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Visitor Guidelines: Compassionate Care Center

As a healthcare setting, we follow CDC guidance to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for Hospice Care Plus patients, families, visitors, and staff. The following guidelines apply to visits at our Compassionate Care Center. Please check back frequently, as protocols may change. We will also share revised restrictions and protocols on our Facebook…

COVID-19 Response

Statement from CEO, Scott Thompson Guidance for People at Risk Recommended Links: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 Kentucky Department for Public Health: COVID-19

Family Caregiving 101

On Tuesday, March 24, U-Care will host a Family Caregiving 101 Workshop at Steam Engine Pizza Pub’s Session Room in Irvine. The workshop runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is free and open to anyone who helps care for a loved one, whether it’s for a few hours here-and-there or on a live-in…

Hospice Hop Tickets Now Available

Join us on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. for the Hospice Hop at the Silver Eagle in Mount Vernon. Enjoy a 50s, rock-and-roll themed night of live music with the Wild River Band, dancing, classic cars, cake walk, silent auction, and even an Elvis impersonator. Be sure to dress in 50s attire for a…

Events & Programs

Give a Heart for Hospice in February

Hearts for Hospice displayed at Community Trust Bank in 2024 During the month of February, several local banks and businesses are hosting the annual “Hearts for Hospice” fundraising event. When you visit the lobby or drive-through of a participating bank or business, you will have the opportunity to request a memorial heart for a donation...

Invitation for the retirement celebration of Teresa Turner, APNP.

Celebrating Teresa Turner’s Retirement

On January 31, Teresa Turner, APRN, will retire from Hospice Care Plus after more than 24 years of service. An open-house retirement party will be held Friday, January 31, between 12 PM and 2 PM at Hospice Care Plus & Compassionate Care Center on 350 Isaacs Lane in Richmond. All are invited to drop by...

2024 Remembrance Tree Ceremony

The 2024 Remembrance Tree ornament uses a replaceable watch battery and flickers like a real candle. Quick Facts: When: Sunday, December 8, 2 PM Where: First Baptist Church, 425 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY 40475 Why: Whether your loss was recent or not, the holidays are a time when those we’ve lost are especially missed. Who: All are...

Front Desk Volunteer, Cora LePorin does more than answer phones. She makes plants happy wherever she goes.

Volunteer Training June 8

Front Desk Volunteer Cora LePorin does more than answer phones and make families feel at home at the Compassionate Care Center. She makes plants happy wherever she goes. Hospice Care Plus is hosting an in-person training for new volunteers on Saturday, June 8, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at the...