Inpatient Hospice Unit

Rest easy knowing our Hospice Inpatient Unit is available when you need it most

We are the only area hospice with a hospice inpatient unit equipped to manage serious care needs in a comfortable setting.

Located in Colorado Springs, the Pikes Peak Hospice Inpatient Unit is a specialized setting that provides short-term care management for patients who need the “general inpatient” level of hospice care. This level of care is appropriate when a patient’s symptoms are unmanageable in other settings and require complex and frequent treatment interventions. Our Inpatient Unit also offers the “respite” level of hospice care that allows patients to be cared for and allows their primary caregiver to rest, recharge, or tend to personal responsibilities.

Amenities

Offering eight private patient rooms, our Inpatient Hospice Unit is designed and equipped to manage the most complex care needs. It is staffed 24/7 with our hospice employees who specialize in physical and psychosocial symptom palliation. The design addresses both functional needs and aesthetics. Furniture and accessories were specifically selected to augment patient safety and convenience. Elements of nature were incorporated to ensure a peaceful environment. Tours of the facility are available by appointment (Request Tour Now).

Cable TV – all patient rooms and common areas have cable television
WiFi – complimentary service is available throughout the unit
Room Service – gives patients autonomy and control of when and what they eat
Natural Beauty – common areas and the west facing patient rooms face the Rocky Mountains.
Children’s Area – suitable for quiet activities when visiting patients (children must be supervised by parents/guardians)

Family Meeting Areas – a family conference with our Interdisciplinary Team is available should you desire to discuss your loved one’s care in greater detail or need to discuss more complex medical or social issues
Complementary Therapies – several complementary therapies are offered including aromatherapy, live music, touch therapy, and animal companion visits (View All Therapies)

Those with the most complex symptoms need general inpatient care. Our hospice inpatient unit is the best setting to receive this care.

The inpatient hospice unit is not a residence. Many patients receive inpatient care until they are palliated and then return home. Stays are typically less than one week.

What You Can Expect

High quality, around the clock care provided by our team of highly trained hospice clinicians.
Training provided on end-of-life care and symptom management.
Daily nursing assessments and an individualized plan of care.
Evaluations by our medical providers while symptoms are being managed.

Google Reviews

    
 
 
        
   Chad Jergins 
 
 
 
  After getting my terminal diagnosis,  they really went above and beyond in explaining things. I tried a couple others in town and it was always come back or we can come to you in a week or so. When you have fast moving cancer the last thing you want to hear is we can evaluate your case later. I can't speak for all just myself but they were my shelter in the storm
  
 
       
   Ernest Dykes 
 
 
 
  My Wife was taken care of by Pikes Peak hospice care. The staff that we interfaced with were wonderful, caring, and compassionate people you could ask for. They cared about my wife and my complete family. My wife was there for 4 nights and they kept her pain free and treated her with dignity. I can not say enough good things about them. I want they to know how much I appreciated what they did for her. Thank you very much.
  
 
       
   James Wing 
 
 
 
  I should have signed up a month sooner.  They were ridiculously-responsive and helpful.  I would never use an inpatient facility for Dad, so I cannot speak to that piece of their services, but they provided everything Dad wanted and needed, at our house, with patience and care.

They started within hours of my initial call, after-hours, evaluating Dad and educating us.  And it was fully covered by insurance, which was a big relief.  Aaron, Michelle, THANK YOU!

Simple:  You provide the love and supervision, PPH&PC provides the medical advice, supplies & equipment, know-how, treatments, and comfort-medications to make the end as good as it can be.  We didn't have to put Dad through the hospital nightmare to get him the meds he needed for comfort at the end.  It was exactly as he wanted it.
  
 
       
   Finegan Kerri 
 
 
 
  Our mom passed away peacefully surrounded by family.  She was compassionately taken care of and we know she didn't feel any pain thanks to the wonderful nurses.  Jacquart Family
  
 
       
   Crystal Kolman 
 
 
 
  I had this wonderful people from pikes peak hospice take care of my mom. Until she took her last breath. I have a therapist and she is so awesome.
  
 
       
   Kyle DeWeerd 
 
 
 
  Cathy RN was incredibly professional, empathetic, and caring. So thankful for the amazing care provided.

Inpatient Unit Policies

Personal Items and Valuables

We encourage patients and their families to bring personal items from home to create a sense of familiarity and greater comfort for the patient. However, patients and families are discouraged from keeping valuables in the Inpatient Unit. We do not assume responsibility for lost or stolen items. If you bring personal electrical equipment, we ask that it be approved by the Inpatient Unit staff prior to use.

Visitors

Visitors are welcome 24 hours a day with patient or family consent. If you want to limit visiting hours or restrict who may visit, please speak with Inpatient Unit staff. Visitors are welcome to stay overnight in the patient’s room, though we ask that you please refrain from sleeping in any of the common areas. Visitor with colds or infectious diseases should not visit. Visitors who are disruptive or interfere with a patient’s plan of care will be asked to leave. For safety purposes, we ask that visitors wear shoes whenever they are outside of the patient’s room.

Children

Children of all ages can visit, but an adult other than the patient should always accompany children under the age of 14.

Pets

Pets are welcome to visit for a brief time under the following conditions:

The pet must be well groomed and bathed.
The pet must be on a leash.
The pet cannot stay overnight.

Alert your care team that the pet will be visiting.
The pet cannot be aggressive in nature or have a history of aggression.

Smoking

The Pikes Peak Hospice Inpatient Unit is a tobacco free facility. No smoking is permitted, including vape pens and marijuana.

Hand Washing

To prevent infections, please wash your hands frequently and remind other visitors to do the same.

Employee Lounge

In order to ensure privacy and quality of care for all our patients, the Employee Lounge is not open to the public.

IV Pumps

For patient safety, please do not attempt to adjust the settings on IV pumps. If there are questions or concerns, please speak with your nurse.

Location

The Pikes Peak Hospice Inpatient Unit occupies the south hall and the common family areas on the 6th floor at Centura Penrose Hospital: 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. The unit is licensed and operated by Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care and is independent of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services.