Caring for loved ones who are suffering from terminal illnesses is stressful for many families. In collaboration with Hospice of New York, Flushing Hospital offers attentive, compassionate hospice care services at our Maureen Russo Hospice Unit.
Welcome to Flushing Hospital’s Compassionate Hospice Care Center in Queens, NY
Opened in 2012 and named after the late Maureen Regina Russo, our hospice center in Queens, NY, is a four-bed unit that addresses the medical, social, and spiritual needs of patients. It also provides much-needed emotional support to their families.
Creating the Comforts of Home for Hospice Patients
Our Queens, NY, hospital is dedicated to providing a home-like environment for hospice patients. Situated in a quiet and relaxing location, the Maureen Russo Hospice Unit features spacious, private patient rooms equipped with brand-new furniture, convertible couches for overnight guests, flat-screen televisions, and high-speed internet service. It also includes a family room and lounge, complete with a kitchen area, comfortable seating, a big-screen TV, and reading materials.
Providing a Fully Trained Hospice Staff
The experienced professionals who provide hospice care in Queens, NY, at our Maureen Russo Hospice Unit have all received specialized training, enabling them to deliver the highest quality care to end-of-life patients. Our team of physicians, nurses, and social workers offer exceptional inpatient medical care to help make hospice patients’ symptoms more manageable. They also remain in constant communication with their families to keep them informed.
Our Family-Focused Hospice Services in Queens, NY
At Flushing Hospital, we cater to more than just hospice patients. In addition to extending hospice care to these patients in New York City, the Maureen Russo Hospice Unit assists their families by offering many social and support services, including:
Bereavement Services and Grief Counseling
Family Advocacy
Spiritual Support/Pastoral Care
Volunteer Services
Is Your Loved One a Candidate for Hospice Care?
Your loved one is likely a good candidate for hospice care in Queens, New York, if they meet these criteria:
- They have less than two weeks to live.
- They have medical needs that cannot be cared for at home.
- They have expressed interest in hospice care.
Arrange Hospice Care in Queens
Call us at 718-670-8900 to speak with the experts from Flushing Hospital and the Maureen Russo Hospice Unit about your loved one’s options. We also invite families to call our Development Department at 718-206-8291 to learn about naming opportunities within our hospice center.
