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Regarded as the oldest hospice in the state, Washington Regional Hospice is the only local program of its kind that is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accrediting agency of healthcare organizations, and is the only hospice in Northwest Arkansas that is affiliated with a locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit medical system. “Washington Regional Hospice has a long tradition of assisting patients and families during this stage of life,” Dr. Bradley says. “Our team is honored to provide support and care for our patients and their families, thus allowing them to fulfill their goals and focus on living life to its fullest.” Hospice utilizes a team approach to lend support to the patients and their families. The team consists of the hospice medical director, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and the patient’s physician.

Our team of professional employees and volunteers promote and provide quality care to terminally ill individuals and their families. Our vision is to be end-of-life experts. We will accomplish this by expanding our patient care services, increasing our level of competence internally and educating individuals and healthcare providers in our community.

Arkansas Hospice is a nonprofit organization that provides hospice care services for people with terminal illnesses throughout central Arkansas. It offers medical care and emotional and spiritual support services. The organization provides care services at home, as well as in nursing homes, hospitals and inpatient hospice centers. Arkansas Hospice offers various nursing care and bereavement services. It maintains a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, home health aides, chaplains, bereavement counselors and volunteers. The organization s hospice services are covered by Medicare and Medicaid, private insurance companies and charitable organizations, as well as through private pay. Established in 1998, Arkansas Hospice maintains one of its locations in Russellville, Ark.