Hospice
Confronting a terminal illness can evoke feelings of helplessness, grief, and sorrow. At Beach Terrace, we recognize challenges you are experiencing. Our mission is to this difficult period into one filled with acceptance, compassion, and comfort.
Beach Terrace offers an acute inpatient hospice program, allowing us to accept admissions to our unit around the clock, every day of the week. We take pride in our collaboration with the following programs to provide exceptional care for our residents:
- Good Shepherd Hospice Care Network
- Calvary
- Metropolitan Jewish
- Hospice of New York
Throughout the years, we have tailored our hospice unit to serve the needs of our residents and their families Our 22-bed facility features a family room/lounge and a kitchen. We are committed to doing everything we can to support our residents and their loved ones.
We recognize that our hospice unit staff is committed going the extra mile for our patients. This is why we have handpicked our team with great care. The care we provide focuses on comfort and is customized to address the individual needs of each resident. Our dedicated staff that residents are familiar with and can easily recognize their caregivers.
"We recognize how difficult the decision is to place a loved one near the end of life in the hands of caregivers. That is why family support is a priority on our Hospice Unit. The entire family is welcomed, and our facility accommodates the individual needs of each patient and family to make every precious moment as peaceful and comforting as possible." - Heidi Martin, RN, CHPN - Nurse Manager of Hospice Unit​
"My mom had been at Beach Terrace for 2 years before being transferred to the Hospice Unit here. She has end stage dementia. There’s a lot of love in this place. The staff have given my mom very special treatment. They are very compassionate. They work with you all the time to address any requests and concerns. The nursing staff and aides are terrific. They all work well together and are an excellent team. Before coming to Beach we toured other facilities. We saw the difference here and felt that this was the right place. There is a feeling at Beach Terrace — something special. Beach Terrace has been a home to my mom — not a nursing home, but her home. And a home to me." - Paul G., son of long term resident pictured in the Hospice Unit's family kitchen​
Life continues for the residents in our hospice unit. Care is tailored to meet individual needs and preferences, allowing residents join in meals and regular activities offered at the facility. Additionally, we provide special activities like music and pet therapy for our residents.
