Palliative Care at Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice
Compassionate Support for Serious Illnesses
At Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County and Western Maine, our palliative care program offers compassionate, specialized medical support for individuals facing serious, chronic, or terminal illnesses. Our goal is to ease the burden of illness by improving quality of life for both patients and their families.
What Is Palliative Care?
Palliative care focuses on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and the stress of serious illness—regardless of diagnosis or stage of disease. Our team offers a holistic, patient- and family-centered approach designed to:
- Improve comfort and quality of life
- Provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support
- Help patients and families navigate complex healthcare decisions
Services are provided in the home, at care facilities, in hospitals, or at a doctor’s office.
Who Is Eligible?
Palliative care is available to individuals in our local community who are living with life-limiting or chronic conditions. You may be eligible if you:
- Are age 80 or older
- Have a serious illness
- Have experienced multiple ER or hospital visits
Referrals can be made by healthcare providers, or families are welcome to call us directly. Services are free of charge and are not billed to insurance.
Our team is here to support you with:
Symptom & Chronic Illness Management
- Managing pain and discomfort
- Helping you understand disease progression and prognosis
- Coordinating medications and care plans with your providers
Advance Care Planning
- Assistance with completing Advance Directives and POLST forms
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) counseling and paperwork
- Support in understanding your options for end-of-life care
Goals of Care Conversations
- Facilitated discussions to define what matters most to you
- Support in making informed medical, emotional, and spiritual decisions
- Holistic assessment of your needs and those of your family
Meet Your Care Team
Our community-based palliative care program is led by experienced and compassionate professionals:
Lori Lenart, RN, MSN, FNP
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Lori works directly with patients and families to provide in-home care, build trust, and understand each person’s goals, needs, and daily challenges. Her visits focus on symptom relief, care coordination, and emotional support.
Jennifer Robinson
Community Health Worker
Jennifer identifies patient needs and connects individuals and families with essential resources. Her continuity of care provides vital support for those transitioning from skilled or long-term care to palliative care.
Together, they’re supported by an interdisciplinary team addressing medical, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs.
Request a Consultation
To learn more or schedule a home or phone consultation, please contact:
Jennifer Robinson
Community Health Worker
(603) 356-7006 ext. 141
Lori Lenart, RN, MSN, FNP
(603) 356-7006 ext. 152