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HomeCare Services
St. Mary's HomeCare Services provide high-quality, cost effective care through a staff of skilled professionals that includes registered and licensed nurses; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; clinical social workers; and home health aides.
St. Mary's HomeCare works closely with each patient, family and physician to develop a treatment plan that includes education and support services to patients and their caregivers.
Services are provided to those in the following counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier and Union. St. Mary’s HomeCare is licensed in Tennessee, certified to provide Medicare and TennCare services and accredited by JCAHO, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization.
Scope of Home Health Services:
- Skilled Nursing Service
- Home Health Aide Service
- Medical Social Work Service
- Physical Therapy Service
- Occupational Therapy Service
- Infusion Nurse Service
- Nutritional Consults
- Enteral Therapy
- Wound Care
- Injections
- Respiratory Care
- Diabetic Care
- Patient/Caregiver Education
As changes in health care payment and services continue, home care demonstrates that it can effectively improve health and prevent complications, while costing less than care in a hospital or nursing home. If you or someone you know would benefit from St. Mary's HomeCare Services, please call us and we'll be happy to provide more information. Our offices are located in Knoxville (865-545-3500), in LaFollette (423-907-1575), in Maynardville (865-992-3840) and in Jefferson City (865-471-0300) or e-mail Melissa Evans at mevans@stmaryshealth.com.
St. Mary’s Hospice Programs:
St. Mary's Hospice affirms life and regards dying as a normal process. The nature of dying is so unique that the goal of the hospice team is to be sensitive and responsive to the special requirements of each individual and family member.
The Hospice team includes registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, chaplain, medical director, clinical social workers, and a group of dedicated volunteers. This team works together to meet the needs of both the patient and family through the process of education, physical care, and emotional support. Areas of service include:
- Professional Nursing Care
- Medical Social Work Services
- Spiritual Care
- Volunteer Support
- Bereavement Care
- Medication and Medical Supplies
- Financial Assistance
- Nutritional Information
St. Mary’s Hospice – Home Program
Hospice care is provided in the patient's home, with primary care being provided by the family. The patient must have a life expectancy of less than six months from any terminal illness for admission into the Hospice Program. Our service area is a 50-mile radius of St. Mary's Medical Center and includes the following counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Hamblen, Sevier and Union.
Our goals for care include:
- To show respect for human life by enhancing its quality when quantity is limited.
- To alleviate and manage symptoms, to maintain comfort.
- To support the patient and family with coordinated efforts of medical care, along with emotional, spiritual, and financial assistance.
- To provide an appropriate alternative to an institutional setting as long as it is desired and possible.
Residential Hospice
St. Mary’s Residential Facility is the only facility of its type in the Knoxville area, and it’s only one of three in Tennessee. This facility is designed to meet the needs of patients who have chosen palliative care and prefer to spend their last months in a home-like environment. Keeping families together in a setting of comfort and peace is an important goal of the program.
The 18-bed facility has approximately 14,000 square feet. All rooms are private and been designed to reflect a feeling of home. The chapel provides a place for spiritual reflection for all faiths. Family rooms, screened in porches and a community room provide areas for families, special events and support groups.
St. Mary's Hospice remains committed to the family for a year after the family member's death.
For questions or additional information about hospice care, please call (865) 925-5500, or send an e-mail to Lisa Collier at lcollier@stmaryshealth.com.
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