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National Healthcare Decisions Day

National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is April 16. Hospice Care Plus is honoring the day by offering free resources to residents of our six-county service area to help individuals make and document their healthcare decisions. Lisa Knicely, the Director of Outreach Programs at Hospice Care Plus and the organization’s lead social worker, says NHDD reinforces…

Bourbon, Boots & BBQ May 5

UPDATE: We are officially SOLD OUT of reservations for the Bourbon, Boots & BBQ Derby Eve Party. Madison County’s longest-running Derby Eve party has reached its 20th year, and reservations are available now through April 28. The Bourbon, Boots & BBQ Derby Eve Benefit will take place Friday, May 5, at 6 p.m., at Churchill’s,…

A Night of Comedy for Hospice Care Plus

We’re excited to announce the first annual A Night of Comedy for Hospice Care Plus, featuring nationally known stand-up comedian and Kentucky native That Guy Joe Deuce. Joe has been named Funniest Comedian of Lexington and featured in his own stand-up special on Dry Bar Comedy, Amazon Prime, and YouTube. Join us on Friday, March…

We Are Now Centrally Located in Richmond

Yesterday was move-in day as we consolidated our Berea office with our Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Now our home hospice program, home palliative program, bereavement care, and administrative staff are all located on the Center’s campus. “We made this decision as part of our strategic plan. It makes us more efficient, financially stronger, and…

Events & Programs

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...

New Grief Support Group Offerings

Hospice Care Plus is offering several new support groups for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The newest addition is a six-week Grief Support Series. The series uses focused topics for each session with opportunities for participants to share their experiences. The last session is dedicated to creating a shadowbox in memory of...

Rockin’ Derby Eve Benefit Party May 3

Reservations are now open for the area’s longest-running Derby Eve party. Reservations are open through May 1. Rockin’ Derby Eve will take place Friday, May 3, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Madison County Fair Grounds’ Richardson Hall. Reservations are open through May 1. Although the name has changed over...

Give a Heart for Hospice in Feb.

During the month of February, the community is invited to give a heart for Hospice. Give online or at participating banks now through February 29. All month long, this fundraiser gives you the opportunity to show your support by donating for a heart for Hospice online or at participating banks. It...