Advanced Cardiac Care Program

Specialized Support for Patients Living with Advanced Heart Disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and one of the most common reasons for hospitalization among older adults. For individuals living with advanced heart disease, frequent hospital visits, complex medication regimens, and ongoing symptoms can significantly affect quality of life—for both patients and their families.

Hospice Savannah’s Advanced Cardiac Care Program was created to provide specialized support, helping patients manage symptoms, remain comfortable, and receive expert care in the place they most want to be: home.

Why We Created the Advanced Cardiac Care Program

At Hospice Savannah, innovation begins with listening.

As we cared for patients and families throughout our community, we saw a growing need among individuals living with advanced heart disease. Too many patients were experiencing repeated hospitalizations, unmanaged symptoms, caregiver stress, and uncertainty about where to turn for support.

We believed there had to be a better way.

The Advanced Cardiac Care Program was created to help bridge that gap—bringing specialized expertise, education, symptom management, and compassionate support directly into the home. By providing an extra layer of care, we help patients live more comfortably, avoid unnecessary hospital visits, and focus on what matters most.

This program reflects a longstanding commitment that continues to guide Hospice Savannah and Georgia Care Innovators: when we see an unmet need in our community, we work to create solutions that improve lives.

A More Comprehensive Approach to Cardiac Care

Many patients living with advanced heart disease experience repeated hospitalizations, increasing symptoms, and growing caregiver demands.

Our Advanced Cardiac Care Program provides an extra layer of support focused on:

Managing symptoms and improving comfort
Reducing unnecessary hospital visits
Supporting caregivers and family members
Improving quality of life
Helping patients remain safely at home whenever possible
Providing emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support

Through personalized care plans and ongoing support, our team helps patients and families navigate the challenges of advanced heart disease with confidence and peace of mind.

Why Specialized Cardiac Hospice Care Matters

Advanced heart disease often follows an unpredictable path. Symptoms may worsen gradually or change suddenly, making it difficult for patients and families to know what to expect.

Specialized hospice care can help by providing:

Expert symptom management
Education about disease progression
Medication management and monitoring
Emotional support and counseling
Guidance for family caregivers
Coordination among healthcare providers

Our goal is to help patients live as fully and comfortably as possible while reducing stress and uncertainty for those who care for them.

Supporting the Whole Family

Heart disease affects more than the patient. Family members often find themselves managing medications, coordinating appointments, monitoring symptoms, and providing daily care.

The Advanced Cardiac Care Program supports caregivers through:

Education and coaching
Emotional support
Resource navigation
Care planning assistance
Ongoing access to our clinical team

Because caring for the caregiver is an important part of caring for the patient.

A Partnership Focused on Better Outcomes

Hospice Savannah is proud to participate in innovative programs developed in collaboration with the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). Together, we are working to improve care for patients living with advanced heart disease by bringing specialized support earlier in the care journey and helping families access services that improve quality of life.

Helpful Resources

Patients and caregivers enrolled in the program receive access to educational materials and resources designed to help them better understand advanced heart disease, symptom management, and available support services.

Learn More

If you or a loved one is living with advanced heart disease and would like to learn more about the Advanced Cardiac Care Program, our team is here to help.

Call Hospice Savannah at 912-629-1088 to speak with a member of our team.