ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Good Samaritan Advanced Illness Care and Hospice, a nonprofit community-based hospice serving Southwest Virginia, is introducing home health care in the Roanoke region and extending hospice care to the Lynchburg area.
The expansion of hospice services to the Lynchburg region brings compassionate end-of-life care to more families across Virginia, according to officials. Lynchburg City and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell, and part of Pittsylvania will now have a dedicated hospice team, led by Good Samaritan, to provide comfort, dignity, and support to those living with a life-limiting illness.
“For years, our hospice team has supported families with love, dignity, and respect during life’s most challenging times. Expanding services into home health is a natural next step,” said Jennifer Simmons, Branch Director of Home Health. “This new service allows us to foster healing and independence earlier in the care journey, ensuring loved ones can receive the support they need while remaining at home.”
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According to officials, Home Health provides comprehensive care, including occupational, speech, and physical therapy, as well as personal support. These services are ideal for individuals recovering from illness, managing chronic conditions, requiring frequent healthcare visits, or needing education to better manage their health…