Lake Tahoe:
Phone: (530) 543-5605
Fax: (530) 541-2653
Carson Valley:
Phone: (775) 782-1510
Fax: (775) 782-8095
Robin Schmidt, RN, CHPN
Director of Nursing
Julie Kiner, OT
Rehab Services Supervisor
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Weekend nursing care:
Nurses on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Provides comfort and relieves symptoms of those who are terminally ill
The Hospice Team works with each person, their family and their Physician to determine the most beneficial treatment
For patients with a terminal illness who have a prognosis of six months or less
The Hospice team is state licensed, federally certified, and JCHAO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) accredited
Available through a Physician’s referral
Covered under Medicare, private pay, private insurance, Medi-Cal and Medicaid, and charity care for those who qualify
Covers the following areas: South Lake Tahoe area and the Carson Valley Area (including Douglas, Carson, Lyon, Mono and Alpine Counties)
Physician services, Medical Director
Registered Nurse Case Managers
Nursing care (with 24-hour on-call service)
Dietitians
Home Health Aide/Homemaker services
Medical Social Services
Volunteer Services
Medical equipment and supplies related to the terminal illness
Medication for symptom and pain management
Inpatient care for acute care & short-term respite
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services
Spiritual care with chaplain or spiritual counselor of choice
Bereavement follow-up for family and caregivers
Interested individuals and families can contact Barton Memorial Hospital’s Hospice of the Lake/Valley directly without a Physician’s referral for questions about our program. We can answer your questions in person or over the phone. Please call us ~ we are here to help.
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