Home Health Care News September 17, 2024
One of the oldest home-based care providers in the country is closing up shop.
The Visiting Nurses Association of Greater Philadelphia, a nonprofit home health care provider, will end its operations on Oct. 28. The organization — which offers home health, hospice and palliative care — had been in business for 138 years.
The organization cited “unsustainable financial losses” as the reason behind the closure, according to a brief statement on its website.
“We are grateful for the dedication and compassion of the VNA staff, whose impact has been deeply felt by individuals and families across our region,” the organization wrote in the statement. “VNA is working to ensure smooth transitions for all patients and families, and to identify opportunities...