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Caring for you and your loved ones through hospice

Facing a serious illness can be overwhelming. Hospice care is specialized support designed to provide comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families during this challenging time.

At Gilchrist Hospice, in collaboration with Inova, we offer seamless compassionate care that focuses on pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and guidance for patients and their families every step of the way.

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About Gilchrist Hospice

CHAP seal of accreditation graphicGilchrist is a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in serious illness and end-of-life care, serving patients and families with compassion and expertise for more than 30 years. With a mission to provide the highest quality care across all stages of serious illness, Gilchrist offers a broad range of services designed to support patients and their loved ones during some of life’s most challenging moments.

As the aging population continues to grow, Gilchrist has strategically aligned with leading health systems across the region to better serve our communities. This approach enables seamless transitions from serious illness to end-of-life care across all settings.

What is hospice care?

  • Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life when individuals are in the final stages of an advanced illness and no longer desire aggressive treatment
  • Hospice care is provided wherever you call home whether in the comfort of a private residence, a senior living community, or within a hospital
  • Hospice offers therapeutic programs designed not only to enhance quality of life but also to celebrate it

We prioritize compassionate, patient-centered care, support professional growth, and foster a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Our team is committed to providing a meaningful work experience with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

What patients can expect

  • Symptom management: Relief from pain, breathlessness, nausea, anxiety, and other symptoms
  • Hospice care team: A specially trained interdisciplinary group of professionals – including a physician, registered nurse, certified hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, and volunteers – who work together to support you and your loved one
  • Emotional and spiritual support: Counseling and support for patients and family members
  • Caregiver support and respite: Help for family caregivers, including breaks when needed
  • 24/7 Access: Support and guidance whenever you need it
  • Personalized care plans: Care tailored to your wishes and goals, ensuring that decisions about treatment are made collaboratively

We are currently hiring

Hospice services coming soon

Gilchrist Hospice, in collaboration with Inova, is preparing to offer hospice services in Northern Virginia. Information about service availability will be shared when services are ready to begin. In the meantime, patients and families who need hospice care should contact their primary care physician or the specialist managing their care. Typically, the attending physician will coordinate hospice referrals. 

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to your healthcare provider.