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3.5 from 24 reviews
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Overall Review of Hospice of the Northwest
common16 reviews mention this
Compassion and dignity are consistent
Residents and families consistently describe compassionate, respectful care.
Many reviews emphasize care delivered with warmth, dignity, and empathy during very difficult end-of-life moments. Multiple reviewers specifically call out individual caregivers and team members for kindness, supportive guidance, and respectful treatment. Several also mention ongoing communication and an attentiveness that helped families feel less alone during the process. While a few reviews are much more negative overall, the positive accounts repeatedly return to the same themes of compassion and respect for the person and the family.
common8 reviews mention this
On-call support and guidance stand out
Reviews repeatedly mention timely nurse guidance when families needed help.
A number of reviewers describe having access to on-call nurses, including help during nights or urgent moments. Others mention quick response when they called, including education around medication and sending a nurse when the final day arrived. Not every experience was smoothâsome reviews report long waits, delayed follow-up, or a lack of additional contact after advice was given. Even so, many accounts frame the day-to-day experience as someone being available to answer questions and provide next steps.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Intake delays and follow-up gaps
Some families report delays in starting care and limited follow-through afterward.
Several negative reviews describe problems getting timely intake and follow-up after urgent phone calls. One reviewer reports waiting about two weeks for intake, with severe outcomes occurring before the appointment. Others describe dissatisfaction with scheduling and responsiveness, including frustration with lack of follow-through. In a separate mixed account, the reviewer notes no additional contact beyond a social worker, despite concerns they raised.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Pain and suffering are disputed
A recurring concern is that pain was not managed well enough.
Some reviews include strong complaints that the team did not adequately manage pain, which reviewers connect to increased suffering for their loved ones. A few accounts describe experiences they felt were harmful during critical moments, including intense discomfort at night. Some reviewers also attribute suffering to communication or follow-up issues around advice and scheduling. On the other hand, many positive reviews describe comfort-focused care that helped people stay peaceful and comfortable, creating a clear split in experiences across the reviews.
How we summarize
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Devotional services off-site
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Care Services
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Dining
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Nearby Places of Interest
Cafes
Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe & Bakery (0.1 miles)
Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar (0.2 miles)
Mr T's Family Cafe (0.4 miles)
Bigfoot Java (0.9 miles)
Whidbey Coffee (1.8 miles)
Starbucks (2 miles)
Starbucks (2 miles)
Parks
Lions Park (0.2 miles)
Bakerview Park (1.8 miles)
Skagit Valley Playing Fields (1.9 miles)
Skagit River Park (2.8 miles)
Restaurants
District Brewing (0.3 miles)
Temperate Habits Brewing Company (0.3 miles)
Skagit River Brewery (0.3 miles)
Il Granaio (0.3 miles)
Pyung Chang Korean BBQ (0.3 miles)
Mexico Cafe (0.7 miles)
Dari Delite (0.9 miles)
Transportation
Skagit Station (0.4 miles)
Yellow Cab (1.4 miles)
Burlington Airport Shuttle (3.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Hilltop Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Skagit Valley Medical Center (0.7 miles)
Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
Haggen Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Makers Compounding Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Haggen Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
Physicians
Cascade Audiology & Hearing Aid Center (0.6 miles)
Breast Care Center (0.6 miles)
Skagit Radiology (0.6 miles)
Trista Pendergrast, ARNP (0.7 miles)
Skagit Regional Clinics Internal - Deborah North MD (0.7 miles)
Anderson Marshall W MD - Skagit Regional Clinics (0.8 miles)
George Ang, MD (0.8 miles)
Hospitals
Care Center (0.7 miles)
Public Hospital District 1 Skagit County (0.8 miles)
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