At our annual dinner on Tuesday, December 13, we were proud to honor several staff members for outstanding performance and for length of service.
Please join us in congratulating the following staff members on their well-deserved awards.
2016 Award Winners
Synergy Award: Hospice Home Program Nursing Assistants (Chelsea Shearer, Christal Isaacs, Connie Kates, Dianna Moore, Felicia Mayes, Missy Boyken)
Aspire Award: Jennifer Coyle, LPN
Compassion in Action Award: Chandra Bicknell, RN
Excellence in Care Award: Lisa Knicely, Director of Outreach Programs
Directors’ Award: Sue Lunsford, Human Resources Coordinator
2016 Years-of-Service Honorees
20 Years: Robert Chapman, Nursing Assistant
15 Years: Teresa Turner, Nurse Practitioner
10 Years:
- Betty Poynter, Secretary
- Kelly Fitch, Social Worker
- Jeannette Matthews, Chaplain
- Dianna Moore, Nursing Assistant
- Dr. Hanan Budeiri, Chief Medical Director
5 Years:
- Elaine Mundfrom, LPN
- Jodi Neal, RN
- Jackie McGee, Social Worker
Hospice Care Plus empowers those we serve to enjoy the highest quality of life, respecting their values, beliefs, needs, and goals through specialized care, education, resources, and grief support.
Our Service Area:
Our Home Hospice and Home Palliative Care programs serve you, wherever you call home, in the Kentucky counties of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle.
Our inpatient care facility, the Compassionate Care Center, and administrative offices are located in Richmond, Kentucky.
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News & Events

Compassionate Care Center Updates Completed
In early 2023, Hospice Care Plus received an unexpected $10,000 gift from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. This generous gift is fondly referred to by staff as the “Couches, Coffee, or Cough Drops” donation because the donor’s only request was that the funds be used to meet the most pressing needs of the…

Poems of Remembrance & Hope, by Chaplain Sally Iseral
I share these two poems from past memorial ceremonies in the hope that they offer comfort and hope during the holidays. Remember, we at Hospice Care Plus are always here for you.

Donna Tapley Retires After 27 Years
On Nov. 26, Donna Tapley retired from Hospice Care Plus after 27 years of service. Only one other employee has served longer. She’s contributed to many milestones, and the bonds she’s formed with coworkers, patients, and family members will never be forgotten.

Online Support for Grief and Loss
We hope these online resources offer insight and comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, as well as those who wish to support them. They include suggestions from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, our grief and loss support staff, and organizations dedicated to grief support. What’s Your Grief…