New flooring in the hallway at the Compassionate Care Center
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 Compassionate Care Center, be they, in her words, “couches, coffee, or cough drops.”
2023 was also the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Compassionate Care Center. In recent years, the facility inevitably began showing signs of needed updates to keep the environment peaceful, private, and pleasing for patients and families. The decision was made that the $10,000 donation would be used toward these updates.
Upgraded couches in patient rooms
That’s when the Compassionate Care Center Improvement Project was born. Our fundraising staff got to work writing grants, developing goals, and inviting the community to help reach them.
“We never cease to be surprised by the way our supporters pull together for our care programs,” says Stefanie Manes, development coordinator.
New reclining chairs and beds for patient rooms
In total, donors and foundations gave over $34,000 to support the updates. Donors and updates include:
Berea College Appalachian Fund provided $15,000 towards the cost of replacing the carpeted flooring with more durable, vinyl flooring. This new flooring is safer and easier to keep clean.
Kentucky Social Welfare Network contributed over $7,000 towards the purchase of new reclining chairs for patient rooms.
Good Samaritan Ministries donated over $5,000 towards the purchase of new patient beds.
The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels funded six bedside Electronic Medical Record (EMR workstations.
Jackson County Off-Roaders Association (JCORA) and Jackson County Wagon & Saddle Club both held fundraisers for Hospice Care Plus in September. Part of these funds provided an ice machine and a blanket warmer to the Compassionate Care Center. Follow us on social media to stay informed about events such as these. We post on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
New Ice machine, blanket warmer, and EMR workstation
Hospice Care Plus was founded as a non-profit organization to support the quality of life of its communities through hospice, palliative, and bereavement care programs. The organization serves Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle counties and owns and operates the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Relying on contributions from individuals and groups, all care is provided regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Make a gift, explore career and volunteer opportunities, or call 859-986-1500 to learn more.
Hospice Care Plus provides exceptional, compassionate care for individuals with serious and advanced illness; while honoring dignity, ensuring comfort, and celebrating life.
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Our hospice home program serves 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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