Overview

The Mary Anne Hale Pavilion of Haven Hospice provides short-term inpatient hospice care for patients who are in the terminal stage of their illnesses. The pavilion enables patients to spend the last phase of their lives with their loved ones in peace and comfort.

Accommodations

Each of the pavilion's five suites is individually designed to resemble an elegant residential setting. The suites are decorated in a warm, soothing palette of colors, with exquisite window treatments, large windows to attract natural sunlight and wood flooring. Furnishings include a bed for the patient, dressers, nightstands, a desk, club chairs and an entertainment armoire containing a television and radio. Accommodations for overnight guests are also available. Medical equipment can be discreetly tucked away into over-the-bed hideaway units.

Services

Patients staying at the Mary Anne Hale Pavilion receive all of the Haven Hospice services they need to remain comfortable, including:
  • Medical and skilled nursing care
  • Pain management
  • Social services
  • Spiritual support
  • Supportive counseling
Inpatient Hospice services are provided by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, nurse aides, patient care technicians, physical, occupational, speech and nutritional therapists, social workers, clergy and volunteers.

Over pavilion features include Jean's Garden, an adjacent patio, available for use on warm, sunny days; a library containing many books and audiovisual materials; a family room with an area for children to engage in play therapy; a nutrition center; and a meditation room.

Families are encourages to and given unlimited visiting time including overnight stays with their loved ones. Nutrition plans are based on each patient's individual preferences and families are encouraged to bring in special food from home.

For more information, call Haven Hospice at (732) 321-7769.