Services at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

During the course of an illness, a resident may require special care and attention beyond our regular routines. For the unique needs of residents with life-limiting illnesses, we are proud to offer the services of Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley (PCHCV). In partnership with our on-site staff and your physician, PCHCV coordinates the care for residents with serious illness.

Life Transitions & Hospice Services at VNC

Each resident at Valley Nursing and rehabilitation Center has unique problems and concerns, and their medical care should be tailored to meet those needs. PCHCV works with Valley staff to determine what kind of support is needed and adjusts accordingly as situations change.

Residents who are early in their diagnosis may receive Life Transitions services:

• Visits from nurse practitioners for pain and symptom management support from Life Transition staff for medical decision-making, assistance programs and more.
• Education from staff for each resident and family on what to expect and how to cope
• Help with advance care and associated planning forms, Known as Advance Directives

Residents with more serious conditions may receive Hospice Services:

• Collaboration between VNC & PCHCV to maximize the resident's level of care
• Visits from nurses for pain and symptom management
• Social work assistance with spiritual concerns (as requested)
• Trained volunteers who provide companionship and friendship
• Coordination of additional medical equipment and supplies as needed
• Nurse and social work consultation for out-of-town family members
• 24-hour on-call availability of a Hospice nurse
• Grief counseling and support for the family during and after the resident's illness