We believe that every individual deserves to spend the end of life in a dignified and respectful manner, especially when serious care is required. This is the essence of what we offer—comprehensive palliative care in the comfort of your home.

What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care designed for individuals diagnosed with terminal illnesses. This care focuses on alleviating the symptoms and stress associated with the disease, with the primary goal of enhancing the quality of life for both the patient and their family.

Our palliative care team includes specially trained doctors, nurses, physician assistants, coordinators, and other specialists who work together to provide care based on the patient's unique needs, rather than their prognosis.

Mobile palliative care at home

Medical Services

Health care provided by physician assistants and/or nurses, such as medication administration, wound care (postoperative wounds, bedsores, trophic ulcers), stoma and port catheter care, patient and caregiver education, collection and delivery of biological samples for lab tests, monitoring vital signs, administering enemas, electrocardiography, and vaccinations.

Services provided by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nutritionists.

Scheduled visits to inpatients, elective specialist consultations, and diagnostic examinations.

Transportation for patients to and from inpatient care, specialist consultations, or diagnostic procedures, including transport for bedridden patients.

Coordination of the Continuity of Specialized Services within the Framework of Cooperation, provision of home oxygen therapy for patients as needed, psycho-emotional support for patients with oncological diagnoses, management of enteral or parenteral nutrition issues, care and issue resolution of tracheostomy patients.

Social Care and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services

Consultations with clinical and health psychologists.

Social worker services.

Chaplain services.

Social caregiving, including meeting basic needs (physical care, hygiene, daily housework) and maintaining quality of life according to the patient's care plan.

Training for relatives on care methods and the use of assistive devices.

Provision and installation of technical aids, along with training on their use.

How to Apply

How to Apply

How to Apply

To receive our mobile palliative care services at home, a decision from the hospital council granting palliative care status is required.

Rūre services are available in the largest cities of Kurzeme and Latgale, on the left bank of Riga, and in Riga Region.

Palliative care is provided by Rūre according to an individualized plan that addresses medical, physical, mental, and social needs. The frequency of visits, medication usage, and other procedures will be determined based on this plan. We maintain close communication with the patient’s relatives, offering training and education to ensure the highest quality of care.

Once the hospital council’s decision is obtained, the patient or their relatives can contact the Rūre coordinator using the phone number below.

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Kurzeme region

Liepāja, Talsi, Ventspils, Kuldīga, Tukums, Saldus