Our Office in Lynchburg
Our Lynchburg office coordinates hospice and home health care for patients and families across a wide stretch of Virginia, from the city of Lynchburg into the surrounding counties and communities. If you are unsure whether your community falls within our service area, please reach out. We are always happy to help you find the right support.
Lynchburg Office: 3831 Old Forest Rd suite 3, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: (434) 849-8614
Fax: (434) 849-8673
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 2pm
After-hours support: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Counties and Communities We Serve
Our Lynchburg office provides hospice and home health care to patients and families throughout the following service areas:
- Amherst
- Appomattox
- Bedford
- Bedford City
- Buena Vista
- Botetourt
- Campbell
- Charlotte
- Lexington
- Lynchburg
- Franklin
- Halifax
- Nelson
- Pittsylvania
- Rockbridge
Hospice Care Services Available in Lynchburg
Our Lynchburg hospice team is a fully coordinated, multidisciplinary group that includes physicians, registered nurses, certified nursing aides, licensed social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers. Every member of the team plays a specific and meaningful role in your loved one’s care and in supporting your family throughout the entire journey.
Services covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit typically include:
- Physician and nursing visits focused on managing pain and symptoms so your loved one remains as comfortable as possible
- Aide services to help with personal care, bathing, and day-to-day comfort needs
- Social work support to help with emotional burdens, family communication, advance care planning, and practical concerns
- Chaplain and spiritual care that honors your loved one’s personal beliefs, values, and traditions
- Bereavement support for family members during and after the care period
- Medications, medical equipment, and supplies directly related to the hospice diagnosis
Learn more about Hospice Care: Hospice Care
The Lynchburg region is home to a diverse and deeply rooted community, including long-established families, university communities, faith communities, and rural households spread across the surrounding counties. Our team is experienced in honoring the unique values, preferences, and traditions of each patient and family we serve, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Home Health Care in Lynchburg
Not every patient needs hospice care. Sometimes what a loved one needs is skilled clinical support at home during a recovery period or to help manage a complex ongoing health condition. That is exactly what our home health services are designed to provide.
James River Home Health serves patients throughout the Lynchburg area who need professional, physician-directed care delivered in the home. Our goal is to help patients recover safely, maintain their independence, and avoid unnecessary trips back to the hospital or emergency room.
Home health care may be the right fit when your loved one:
- Is recovering from a recent surgery, hospitalization, or medical procedure
- Has a chronic or complex illness that requires ongoing skilled nursing support
- Needs physical, occupational, or speech therapy at home
- Requires wound care, IV therapy, or medication management
- Has been discharged from a facility but still needs clinical oversight during recovery
Our home health team works in close partnership with your loved one’s physician to develop a personalized plan of care and update it as their needs change over time. Services are scheduled around your loved one’s routine, and our clinical team is focused on one thing: helping your loved one get better, stay well, and remain safely at home.
If you are navigating a situation where you are not sure whether home health or hospice is the more appropriate next step, our team can walk you through the differences in plain language and help you make the decision that is right for your family right now.
Care Settings We Serve in Lynchburg
Both our hospice and home health services are delivered wherever your loved one is most comfortable, including:
- Private homes and family residences
- Assisted living facilities
- Memory care communities
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Group homes and residential care settings
We come to your loved one. Whether your family is in the heart of Lynchburg, in a rural community in Campbell or Bedford County, or further out across Nelson or Appomattox, our team makes the journey to be with your loved one where they are.
There is no need to travel or manage complicated logistics during an already difficult time.
Referring a Patient in the Lynchburg Area
If you are a physician, hospital discharge planner, social worker, or care coordinator in the Lynchburg region, our team is committed to making every referral smooth and every care transition well-supported. We collaborate closely with local hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and open communication throughout the patient’s journey.
To refer a patient or connect with a member of our clinical team, call our Lynchburg office at (434) 849-8614 or visit our Referrals page.
