At Eersterust Association for Community Health (EACH), we are dedicated to providing compassionate, professional, and patient-centered care to those in need. We proudly serve the communities of Eersterust, Sunvalley (Mamelodi), East Lynne, Jan Niemand Park, Kilner Park, Meyers Park, and Silverton.
Our services include: Hospice care, step-down care, palliative care, home-based care and respite care
We strive for excellence in every aspect of our care, ensuring that each patient and family we serve experience dignity, compassion, and respect. Our dedicated team is committed to making a difference in the lives of those we care for every single day.
Hospice Care
The hospice offers 24 hour nursing care for ten patients. Patients are referred from home-based care, doctors and hospitals around Tshwane or by word of mouth. A professional nurse supervises the hospice with the help of registered enrolled nurses and caregivers.
Palliative Care
The services cover palliative care to reduce the suffering of terminally ill patients as much as possible by means of medicine and overall patient care.
Stepdown Care
Stepdown care to very ill patients discharged from hospital but too ill to be treated at home. Patients are referred to EACH hospice from hospitals, clinics and doctors. The nursing care provided are the same as caring for a patient at hospital within the confines of the hospice.
Home-Based Care
Our home-based care service is delivered to patients whose health is deteriorating and has a need for pain management and symptom control. Home-based care patients are referred to the hospice through hospitals and clinics, and the nursing staff and doctors. Regular visits are conducted to patient’s homes and follow up plans are administered by professional nurses.
Respite Care
Respite care for terminally ill patients are provided to temporary relief (for up to 14 days) family members who are caring for these patients. Respite care involves assistance for patients’ families to help them cope with the emotional and physical impact of the illness on family and provide care and support while patient is under hospice care. All services are provided on a cost free basis, but donations are welcomed.
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