Inpatient Hospice Care in Erie, PA
Caring for a terminally ill loved one at home can be overwhelming. The Visiting Nurses Association of Erie County, an affiliate of LECOM Health and Allegheny Health Network, is redefining end-of-life care by offering a compassionate, supportive alternative for families in the Erie area: The Ambassador Unit — an inpatient specialty hospice unit located at LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4114 Schaper Avenue in Erie. The hospice care unit provides 24/7 medical and emotional support in a comfortable, home-like setting with rooms thoughtfully designed to meet patient needs. Focused on preserving each patient’s comfort, dignity, and quality of life, the unit helps patients live their final days with peace and purpose, while offering families much-needed respite and support.
Amenities
- Fully renovated suites
- Dining/activities room and lounge
- Round-the-clock individualized, holistic support and attention provided by expert staff
- Supportive specialty equipment
- Personal supplies for continence care and medications
- Hygiene products and comfort items for unplanned stays
- Personalized activities for clients and their families (pet therapy, support groups, etc.)
- Chaplain services
- Beauty salon
Accepted Payment Methods
- Medicare/Medicaid coverage for those who qualify for both programs
- Private pay
- Specialty Hospice Benefits such as the Respite Care Benefit for eligible individuals
