At-Home Hospice Care in Arlington, Virginia | Goodwin Living

How does hospice work? At Goodwin Living, our Medicare-certified hospice care services cover pain management and symptom control, personal care, social work services, counseling and spiritual support, and 24/7 on-call nursing support. By choosing Goodwin Hospice over other services, you’ll also receive our additional services, including support from volunteers, pet companionship, end-of-life doulas, massage therapy and more. Most importantly, we work alongside patients and their families every step of the process.

Our local hospice home care services allow patients to stay comfortable in their Arlington home as they receive end-of-life care. That means they won’t have to relocate to another city or facility for treatment. Instead, patients will be able to stay in the lovely waterfront suburb of Arlington, complete with lush greenery, a laid-back atmosphere, and diverse cultural offerings, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

Our Arlington Hospice Services

As a not-for-profit, Medicare-certified service that gives end-of-life care to people 18 and older with terminal illnesses, Goodwin Hospice provides comfort when you need it most. Since 2016, we have been delivering hospice care to private homes, senior living communities and healthcare facilities throughout Northern Virginia, covering Arlington, as well as Alexandria and Falls Church.

We believe everyone has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, which is why our approach to hospice integrates medical care with spiritual and other care services to meet your personal needs. This includes:

  • Pain management and symptom control – We use various methods to help patients manage pain and other symptoms, in order to improve a patient’s quality of life.
  • Personal care – We offer help with activities such as bathing, dressing and mobility.
  • Social work servicesHospice social workers help patients and their families navigate planning for end-of-life care, while also offering emotional support and guidance.
  • Counseling and spiritual support – We provide patients and their families with emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • On-call nursing support – Nurses are on call 24/7 if you need assistance.

Our Supportive Care Services

At Goodwin Living, our Arlington hospice care team offers complimentary services along with standard medical care. These include:

  • End-of-life doulasEnd-of-life doulas are specially trained, non-medical professionals who help patients cope with death in their final days and months, as well as afterward for grieving family members.
  • Massage therapyEnd-of-life massage therapy offers a soothing touch to patients, giving comfort and connection.
  • Threshold Choir – Singers from Threshold Choir can visit and sing to people in their final moments, bringing the inspiration and peace of music.
  • Hospice Fund – Our specialty services that go beyond standard end-of-life care are made possible by the generosity of donors to the Hospice Fund of the Goodwin Living Foundation.

Our Arlington Hospice Care Team

Our team of skilled professionals have specialized hospice training, along with many years of experience managing end-of-life care in Arlington. This team includes:

  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Registered Nurses
  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers
  • Spiritual Counselors
  • Bereavement Counselors
  • Hospice Aides
  • Volunteers

Why You Should Choose Goodwin Hospice

As a trusted hospice provider in Arlington, Goodwin Living provides high-quality, patient-centered care to patients and their loved ones. With a not-for-profit status and Medicare-certified service, our end-of-life care is simply unrivaled when compared to other local hospice companies. And with Goodwin Hospice having received a 4-star rating from Medicare.gov in its February 2024 quarterly Care Compare Care Quality Report, it shows. This is the highest rating in the hospice category for Northern Virginia, which is something you won’t find at nearby hospice agencies.

Contact Goodwin Hospice

If you or someone you know is looking for hospice services in Arlington, feel free to contact us at 703.578.7108 or HospiceReferrals@GoodwinLiving.org for more details and to start the process.


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