Palliative Care - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Hospice & Palliative Medicine • Ferguson, MO • Since 1914 • 1 location (Barnes-Jewish Hospital) locations
About
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a major non-profit, adult teaching hospital in St. Louis, MO, affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. It operates as part of the Washington University Medical Center and is the largest hospital in Missouri, housing 1,266 beds and serving as a Level I trauma center. The hospital emphasizes multidisciplinary care across specialties including palliative care, neuroscience, cardiology, transplant, orthopedics, and emergency medicine. While the provided highlights focus on general capabilities, Barnes-Jewish highlights its leadership in medicine, extensive staffing (over 3,300 employees), and national recognition. For specific Palliative Care services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Ferguson, you may need to verify whether palliative services are offered on-site at the Ferguson location or coordinated through Barnes-Jewish facilities in St. Louis and their transplant/oncology palliative programs.
Clinic Type
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Address
Office Location: 4590 Nash Way Mailstop 90-29-931 St Louis, MO 63110
Phone
314-747-5361
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is the Palliative Care Service?
A hospital-based program launched in 2005, collaborative between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, offering pain and symptom management and quality of life support for life-limiting illness.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
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Patients praise
- Recognition of skilled medical and nursing staff for professional care
- Palliative care services are available to assist with life-limiting disease burdens
- Some reports of exceptional, compassionate care during serious procedures
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of staff responsiveness to patient needs
- Concerns regarding room cleanliness and facility maintenance
- Issues with billing transparency and administrative errors
Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Excellence in Nursing Awards 2026 | St. Louis Magazine — Jun 4, 2026
- 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards finalists announced | St. Louis Magazine — Feb 10, 2026
- Local BJC Hospice Volunteers Bring Connection and Unique Care to Cuba Community | Three Rivers Publishing — Feb 18, 2026
- Family Lounge and Gardens in Plaza West Tower to Provide Space of Comfort | Enterprise Physical Operations-Medicine | Washington University in St. Louis — Oct 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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