Transitional care addresses the needs of patients in a declining state of health who are not yet ready to enter hospice care. Patients may continue to receive life-prolonging treatments in additional to palliative care that focuses on comfort measures and pain relief. Many studies have shown that palliative therapies can have a positive effect on a patient’s mobility, happiness and overall quality of life. Our experienced transitional care staff offer your loved ones the opportunity to experience joy and relief from pain as they navigate the final stages of life.

Transitional Care is specialized medical care for people with advanced illnesses. Its focus is to provide patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of an advanced illness regardless of the diagnosis. The goal of Springhill Transitional Care is to improve the quality of life of both the patient and their support system. Palliative services are appropriate at any age of life and at any stage of an advanced illness. The services provided by Springhill Transitional Care can be provided in addition to aggressive treatments and curative procedures.

Transitional care focuses on: