Providence to close inpatient hospice unit in Everett

EVERETT — Providence will permenantly close its 16-bed inpatient hospice unit in Everett on Feb. 10.

Patients and families will have to go to Bellingham or Kirkland for similar care nearby.

Thirty-six employees learned Monday afternoon that they would lose these jobs. They will all be offered positions with Providence visiting hospice patients in their homes, be that private residences, assisted living facilities or elsewhere.

Patients have typically stayed for three to five days to deal with acute symptoms or pain. If their families can afford it, they also might be admitted for a few days of “respite” care — so that the family caregivers can have a break.

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