Hospice Of Central Pennsylvania
Hospice Of Central Pennsylvania
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About this organization
Mission
To provide the highest quality of emotional, physical, and spiritual support with compassion and respect. Our vision is a community that embraces specialized care at the end of life with the same importance that is given at the beginning of life.
About
HOSPICE OF CENTRAL PA PROVIDED HOSPICE SERVICES TO MORE THAN 1,411 PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AS THEY COPED WITH A VARIETY OF LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES IN 2018. OUR HIGHLY TRAINED INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM IS LED BY A PHYSICIAN AND INCLUDES NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, HOSPICE AIDES, CHAPLAINS, VOLUNTEERS, A PALLIATIVE MASSAGE THERAPIST AND A MUSIC PRACTITIONER. BY ADDRESSING PAIN AND SYMPTOM RELATED ISSUES, OUR STAFF IS ABLE TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND TO OFFER EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL SUPPORT TO THE PATIENT AS WELL AS THE PATIENT'S FAMILY.HOSPICE OF CENTRAL PA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SERVICES IN WHATEVER LOCATION THE PATIENT CALLS HOME. THIS INCLUDES PRIVATE RESIDENCES, HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES OR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, AND AT OUR HOSPICE RESIDENCE. IN 2018, CAROLYN'S HOUSE, OUR HOSPICE RESIDENCE, CARED FOR APPROXIMATELY 174 CLIENTS WHO COULD NO LONGER REMAIN AT HOME.DURING 2018, OUR TEAM OF SPECIALLY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 10,000 HOURS OF SERVICE IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES.HOSPICE OF CENTRAL PA HAS A LONG TRADITION OF AND ON-GOING COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING CARE REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STATUS. THROUGHOUT 2018, WE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAD NO ABILITY TO PAY. HOSPICE OF CENTRAL PA'S JOURNEY PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING BEREAVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE PROCESS OF GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. HCP SERVED OVER 3,500 JOURNEY PROGRAM CLIENTS IN 2018. WE DESIGN OUR SERVICES TO REASSURE A FAMILY MEMBER THAT GRIEVING IS A NORMAL PART OF LIFE AND THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN HAVING FEELINGS OF SORROW. OUR SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO BENEFIT SURVIVORS FOR A MINIMUM OF 14 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, OFFERING THEM SUPPORT THROUGH THE DIFFICULT FIRST YEAR AND ANNIVERSARY PERIOD. THE MAJORITY OF OUR CLIENTS WERE SERVED BY OUR AGENCY PRIOR TO THEIR LOVED ONE'S DEATH. HOWEVER, OUR COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM AFFORDS US THE OPPORTUNITY TO OFFER THE SAME SERVICES TO ANY ADULT IN THE COMMUNITY WHO HAS EXPERIENCED A LOSS AND IS NOT SURE WHERE TO TURN. THE BEREAVEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY HCP INCLUDE:--INDIVIDUAL VISITS IN THE CLIENT'S HOME OR IN OUR OFFICES--PHONE CALLS--PERIODIC MAILINGS OF EDUCATIONAL/READING MATERIALS THAT ADDRESS A VARIETY OF ISSUES THAT MAY SURFACE IN GRIEF AND WHAT TO EXPECT AND CARDS TO REMEMBER OCCASIONS SPECIAL TO THE BEREAVED CLIENT.--A NUMBER OF SPECIFIC SUPPORT GROUPS HELD IN CARLISLE, HERSHEY, OR HARRISBURG--SOCIAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS A LADIES' LUNCH AND A MEN'S BREAKFAST HELD IN LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND A "WEEKEND AWAY" FOR WOMEN-- CAMP DRAGONFLY - TWO WEEKEND BEREAVEMENT CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-16
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Our vision is a community that embraces specialized care at the end of life with the same importance that is given at the beginning of life. our guiding principles are service - to make a difference in the lives of our patients/families, community, and each other; compassion - to consistently demonstrate the ability to engage with the community and provide comfort and solace when needed; excellence - to strive for superior performance in the provision of care; we recognize that excellence does not equal perfection; inclusion - to celebrate the many differences, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, and religion that enrich our vibrant community.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The mission of hospice of central pennsylvania is to provide the highest quality of emotional, physical, and spiritual support with compassion and respect.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as PA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 1320 LINGLESTOWN ROAD, HARRISBURG, PA, 17110.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 179 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$147,898.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization pays $9,088,222 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $303,990 in fundraising expenses.