To speak with our experienced and caring staff, call 814-467-3684 or toll-free 1-888-WINDBER.
Windber Hospice has been serving the communities of Cambria, Bedford, Somerset, and parts of Blair, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties for more than 45 years. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Earl Shope, Windber Hospice was the first hospice program in the state of Pennsylvania and the first rurally oriented hospice in the country. Today, our hospice program is respected as one of the finest… anywhere.
Windber Hospice is also unique, as it employs a full-time medical director who focuses on the holistic, comprehensive, and compassionate approach to end-of-life care for patients and their loved ones. Dr. Kelly Warshel is board-certified in both internal medicine and integrative/holistic medicine and is trained in reiki, and flower essence therapies. She is a graduate of the Metta Institute End-of-Life Practitioner Program.
Windber Hospice provides comfort, care, and support for the terminally ill and their families, honoring dignity and compassion at every stage. Our dedicated team of medical professionals and trained volunteers deliver expert end-of-life care both in the home and within the home-like environment of our Windber Hospice Inpatient Unit, an ideal choice for those seeking inpatient hospice care near me. In the true spirit of hospice care, Windber Hospice believes that the end of life is never the end of compassionate support. For those looking for a trusted hospice facility near me or warm, personalized care in a peaceful setting, our program offers a perfect blend of clinical excellence and emotional support. With a thoughtful balance of modern medicine and family-focused service, Windber Hospice brings expert care into the comfort of home or a nearby hospice center where patients can rest with peace and dignity.
The Hospice Interdisciplinary team includes:
We promote the hospice philosophy of care and provide services to all persons within the Windber Hospice Service Area. Although the main emphasis is on home care, the Windber Hospice Inpatient Unit allows patients home-like comfort during necessary visits.
We provide care wherever you call home. This includes inpatient hospice facilities near me, nursing homes, skilled facilities, and assisted living facilities in our service area. Should you live in a facility, you and your family will receive the same level of service as those patients in private homes, with the support of a trusted hospice facility.
Windber Hospice has a long history of working with the facility staff from area nursing homes, skilled, and assisted living facilities to provide the additional assistance and support of extraordinary end-of-life care. Whether you’re looking for inpatient hospice care near me or hospice care near me, the Windber Hospice team of experts will regularly communicate with you to ensure your needs are met. A family member or facility worker can simply contact the Windber Hospice Intake Department and we will assist you to collect all the information necessary to initiate hospice inpatient care near me.
Under the direction of your physician, the hospice medical director, nursing and support staff make regular visits to your home to coordinate services and to maintain you in your home environment. We offer:
To qualify for hospice care you must meet the following criteria:
Windber Hospice services all of Somerset, Cambria and Bedford Counties as well as parts of Blair, Indiana and Westmorland.
