What Makes HHCRI Different

We know you have choices when seeking end-of-life care for yourself or a loved one. You can be assured that HHCRI provides quality, compassionate care that helps people maintain their identity, dignity and freedom from pain and anxiety.

You should know that HHCRI:

  • Has served Rhode Islanders for more 35 years and is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care.
  • Owns and operates the only free-standing hospice inpatient center in the state, the Philip Hulitar Center, in Providence.
  • Is a local, nonprofit organization that provides care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
  • Has physicians on staff who are nationally recognized for their cutting-edge academic research and expertise in hospice and palliative care.
  • Has physicians who make home visits and nursing home visits.
  • Has nurses and social workers who work 24 hours a day and will respond readily to urgent patient and family needs.
  • Has nearly 300 volunteers to provide support to patients and families.
  • Offers free consultations to patients and families at any time and wherever they choose.
  • Admits patients when it’s convenient for the patient and family, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Will care for patients who live alone.
  • Offers a mix of complementary services, i.e., pet therapy, Reiki, massage and music therapies, to patients and family members in combination with traditional medical therapies.
  • Has adopted the highest standards in hospice and palliative care, as validated by its accreditation from the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP).
  • Is an education site for Brown University Medical School, URI Colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy and Rhode Island Colleges of Nursing and Social Work.
  • Is dedicated to delivering bereavement support to families above and beyond the required time period after the death of the patient.

If you would like more information about whether to use HHCRI services, we suggest you:

  • Talk with your physician
  • Ask others who have used our services
  • Contact the Alliance for Better Long Term Care at (401) 785-3340
  • Discuss hospice organizations with your hospital, nursing home discharge planner or social worker
  • Ask us about our Family Satisfaction Surveys
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