Life to the Fullest
Serving Rutherford & McDowell Counties
Call 828.245.0095 or 800.218.CARE (2273)
The Palliative Care Program of Rutherford County strives to provide the best care possible for those with life-limiting illnesses. Care is patient-centered and family focused.This program targets the quality of life issues, comfort care, and symptom management.
The goal of Palliative Care is to relieve physical, emotional and spiritual suffering while improving the quality of life for patients and famiily members. Palliative care differs from Hospice care. Unlike Hospice, Palliative Care is not limited to patients with a six months or less prognosis.
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The Palliative Care Team
Phone
(828) 245-0095
1-800-218-CARE (2273)
Palliative Care Program
(828) 245-8471
Palliative Care Fax
(828) 248-1378
Clinical Fax
(828) 248-1035
Administrative Fax
(828) 245-5389
Due to the cascade of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs precipitated by living with a life-limiting illness, Hospices are taking the lead regarding establishing Palliative Care Programs. Hospice has a long-standing history of expertise in providing quality care for terminally ill patients.