VITAS Inpatient Hospice Center at Rockledge

5425 S US Highway 1

Rockledge, FL 32955

Inpatient Hospice Center

When hospice patients need care beyond what can be managed at home, the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Center at Rockledge is a home-like setting where patients can receive the individualized, around the clock care they need. Our goal is to help patients return to their home as quickly as possible, where we will continue to provide support.

Our compassionate and professional healthcare providers staff the hospice unit 24/7 to ensure pain and other symptoms are well managed in collaboration with the patient's personal physician.

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    Inpatient Unit Features

    • 14 private rooms
    • Computer and internet access
    • Flat-screen TVs in rooms
    • Shared kitchen
    • Shared family room
    • Outdoor area
    • Private quiet room

    Are you visiting someone on hospice?

    Meet the VITAS Inpatient Team

    Our group of specially trained healthcare professionals who ensure that a patient's last few months,weeks or days are lived in comfort and dignity.

    A VITAS IPU team manager

    Team Manager

    The team manager oversees all patient care in the inpatient hospice unit.

    Physician

    The physician closely monitors the progression of the patient’s illness, prescribes appropriate medications and coordinates care with other members of the team.

    A VITAS physician
    A VITAS hospice nurse

    Hospice Nurse

    The hospice nurse is skilled in assessing and managing pain and other symptoms. A nurse may also help with personal care.

    Social Worker

    The social worker acts as a friendly and skilled listener and provides emotional support.

    A VITAS social worker
    A VITAS chaplain

    Chaplain

    The chaplain ministers to the spiritual needs of patients and families of all faiths, and can work with their clergy.

    Bereavement Specialist

    The bereavement specialist provides grief and loss support to the patient's loved ones.

    A VITAS bereavement specialist
    A VITAS volunteer

    Volunteer

    The hospice volunteer can bring music or a Paw Pals animal companion, and spends quality time with the patient and family.

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