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Hospice Services

Caring Hearts and Caring Hands

“You matter until the last moment of your life…and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but live until you die."  - Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of Hospice

Hospice is a special way of caring for people who are in the final stages of life.
The goal of hospice is to provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to the individual and their family.

Hospice care can be provided in a person’s apartment, home, or at a care center.
Hospice provides the support, education, and expertise to help family and friends care for the patient. We strive to improve the individual’s quality of life by managing pain and other symptoms and providing services to support your needs.

Common questions about hospice:

  • When is the right time to consider hospice care? Physicians generally recommend hospice care when there is a life - limiting illness and cure is not possible and/or when the focus is on comfort instead of cure. 
  • Is hospice limited to only people with cancer? No. Hospice care is for anyone with a life-limiting illness such as advanced heart disease, lung disease, end-stage dementia and other chronic diseases.
  • Who pays for hospice? Hospice services are paid for by Medicare, Medical Assistance, and most private insurances. 

For more information on Guardian Angels Elim Hospice Services, please call us at 763-241-0654 or 800-300-4357, fax 763-241-0274 or write to us at  400 Evans Ave., Elk River, MN 55330.

The Hospice Team

  • Attending physician – The physician who directs hospice care.
  • Medical director – Consults with the attending physician and hospice team. Registered nurse – Visits regularly to coordinate care and ensure comfort.
  • Home health aide – Provides help with personal care.
  • Social worker – Identifies and coordinates services and community resources. Provides supportive counseling.
  • Spiritual counselor – Provides support or contacts local clergy, if desired.
  • Volunteer – Provides emotional support, companionship, respite, if needed.
  • Bereavement- Bereavement services provided for 13 months after a loved one's passing.

Why should I choose Elim Hospice Services?

Hospice is a special program because we are committed to the following 3 “C”s:

  • Christian Mission
  • Community Based
  • Continuity of Care

We maintain offices in Elk River, Buffalo and Cambridge and provide services to many communities in the following counties:

  • Anoka
  • Isanti
  • Mille Lacs
  • Sherburne
  • Wright
  • Western Hennepin

Locations

  • Elk River - 400 Evans Ave., Elk River, MN 55330 - 763.241.0654
    Contact: Licensed Social Worker - lbrabec@gaehc.org
  • Buffalo - 310 Lake Blvd - Buffalo, MN 55313 - 763.682.6763 ext. 19
    Contact:  LGSW - Social Worker - adorado@gaehc.org
  • Cambridge - 237 2nd Avenue Cambridge, MN 55008 – 763-552-2160 
    Contact:  Licensed Social Worker - hvandermey@gaehc.org 

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