Location & Hours
Lake Tahoe:
Phone: 530.543.5581 or 775.782.1510
Fax: 530.541.2653
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
After hours patient care: Nurses available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Serving South Lake Tahoe Area, Stateline, Glenbrook and Markleeville
Department Manager
Jason Collin, MSPT - Director
General Information
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Provides comfort and relieves symptoms of those who are terminally ill
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The Hospice Team works with each person, their family and their Physician to determine the most beneficial treatment
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For patients with a terminal illness who have a prognosis of six months or less
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The Hospice team is state licensed, federally certified, and JCHAO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) accredited
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Available through a Physician’s referral
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Covered under Medicare, private pay, private insurance, Medi-Cal and Medicaid and Helping Hands program, for those who qualify
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Covers the following areas: South Lake Tahoe Area, Stateline, Glenbrook and Markleeville
Download the Hospice brochure
Preview or order the informational booklet, "Finding Your Way - Medical Decisions When They Count Most"
Provided by the Center for Healthcare Decisions
Services
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Physician services, Medical Director
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Registered Nurse Case Managers
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Nursing care (with 24-hour on-call service)
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Dietitians
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Home Health Aide/Homemaker services
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Medical Social Services
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Volunteer Services
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Medical equipment and supplies related to the terminal illness
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Medication for symptom and pain management
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Inpatient care for acute care & short-term respite
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Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services
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Spiritual care with chaplain or spiritual counselor of choice
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Bereavement follow-up for family and caregivers
Support Group Series
Hospice is offering a free grief support group series.
Volunteer & Donate Opportunities
Would you like to volunteer with our Hospice Team? Download the Hospice volunteer brochure.
Click here to learn how to make a donation to Barton Hospice
Contact Hospice
Interested individuals and families can contact Barton Hospice directly without a Physician’s referral for questions about our program. We can answer your questions in person or over the phone. Please call us at 530.543.5581 or 775.782.1510 ~ we are here to help.