MARY WASHINGTON HOSPICE 5012 Southpoint Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540.741.1667 or 800.257.1667 What to Expect: Hospice is a very special kind of care for anyone dealing with a life-limiting illness. Mary Washington Hospice is a medical hospice. Our services are about alleviating pain and managing symptoms. Hospice neither hastens nor prolongs the dying process; it emphasizes quality of life. Emergency Contact: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 540.741.1667, press 2. Hours: Care is provided in patient homes, the hospital, assisted living and nursing homes when it is needed. General office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Parking: When visiting our office, parking is located in the front of the building and is free. Cell Phones: There are no restrictions on cell phones in our office. Advantages for Choosing A Medical Hospice High patient and family satisfaction. Most experienced medical hospice in our area, backed by MediCorp Health System's full range of services. Fully accredited by JCAHO and Medicare and Medicaid-certified. Dedicated teams of compassionate professionals are trained in End of Life care. Considerations in Choosing Care Attending physician continues directing patient care. Hospice nurses communicate with the patient's attending physician. The Hospice team helps patients and loved ones focus on living in a way that is consistent with the patient's own faith, values and hopes. Specialty pain and symptom management and disease process education For more information, please read Hospice Frequently Asked Questions

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How to Get Started Hospice care begins with a phone call to us and requires a referral from the patient's physician. The patient, family, or physician can initiate the call. Service Areas Fredericksburg Colonial Beach/Oak Grove Stafford Locust Grove Spotsylvania Caroline King George Portions of essex, Fauquier, Prince William and Westmoreland Our Staff Includes: Nurses and Home Health Aides (many are nationally certified in hospice and palliative care). Professional Medical Social Workers, Spiritual Counselors, Grief Counselors have palliative and hospice expertise. Inpatient and respite care. Care is provided wherever the patient resides - at home, in a cargiver's home, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living facilities. To find out more about the hospice philosophy or our services, give us a call at 540.741.1667 or toll-free at 800.257.1667. You may also email us at hospiceinfo@medicorp.org.