A coordinated team of VistaCare professionals, assisted by volunteers, works to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of our patients and families, as well as the physical needs of our patients. Staff members are available at all times, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our caregiving team includes:

Physicians
Our Medical Directors work with your personal physician to build a comprehensive team of medical professionals who specialize in controlling pain and other symptoms of serious illness. Working together, our team develops a plan of care that is right for each patient's individual situation and needs.

Nurses
VistaCare nurses are experts at managing the needs of each patient and can serve as a valuable resource in educating family members on how to assist in caring for their loved one. Our specially trained and experienced nurses develop and manage a specialized plan of care for each patient, focusing on the patient's individual needs and providing compassionate support to the entire family.

Certified Nurse Assistants & Home Health Aides
These members of the VistaCare team provide personal care and help the patient and family with activities of daily living. They also provide companionship and valuable emotional support.

Social Workers
Our team of social workers coordinates community resources and helps the patient and family with non-medical concerns. The social workers can help comfort and give support to family members, plan for the future, assist with making financial arrangements and ease other emotional difficulties.

Chaplains
These individuals work to help patients and families cope with spiritual questions and concerns, either directly or by coordinating services with the patientŐs and family's spiritual counselors.

Bereavement Coordinators
VistaCare has personnel available to help patients and families deal with grief through each phase of the process.

Volunteers
These team members provide companionship and emotional support and offer help in a variety of ways.