The Compassionate Care Center

Hospice care is designed to care for patients at home, where you feel most comfortable. For those instances when a symptom cannot be managed effectively at home, or when a family emergency or crisis necessitates inpatient respite care, we are proud to offer our free-standing, hospice inpatient facility, the Compassionate Care Center.

Our Compassionate Care Center offers short-term care focused on symptom management and respite care. It is designed to feel as much like home as possible and supports both patient and family, just like home hospice care does.

The Compassionate Care Center is available to:

  • Our Home Hospice Care patients and families who need a brief inpatient stay to manage a symptom or to receive respite care. 
  • Patients who qualify for hospice care but are not currently in our home hospice care program. This includes patients transferring to the Compassionate Care Center from another hospital or facility.
  • Anyone who medically qualifies for hospice inpatient or respite care. Although our home hospice care program only provides care in six counties, our Compassionate Care Center is available to residents of any county.

What is Respite Care?

  • Respite care is covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit and other insurance providers.  When a crisis situation or emergency requires that the patient receive care somewhere other than the home for a brief period of time, we can offer that care at our Compassionate Care Center. A respite stay can last up to five days.

Special Features

  • Our patient rooms are spacious, designed to accommodate family and friends. 
  • Each private room features French doors with access to fresh air and garden areas on private patios. 
  • All patients at the Compassionate Care Center have 24/7 access to nursing, nursing assistant, and medical care. Social workers and chaplains also provide care at the Center.
  • The Compassionate Care Center is very easy to access for family and visitors, with ample parking and short walks to the entrance.
  • We offer individualized meal choices and open visitation, including beloved pets.
  • A pet therapy program includes occasional visits from certified therapy pets and handlers.

Many patients return home after their stay at the Center to continue with home hospice care.

For more information or to request a tour of the Compassionate Care Center, contact us at 859-626-9292 or info@ccpky.org.

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You can ask about care and services anytime.

If you or someone you love could benefit from our services, please contact us.

We're here to answer your questions, provide information, and help you explore the care and support options available to you.

Call us at 859-986-1500, email us at info@ccpky.org or complete the web form to the right. We respond to inquiries during business hours.

If you need to refer someone right away, please contact us anytime at 859-986-1500.

This journey can be filled with many twists and turns, but you aren't alone.  We’re here to guide you and your family through the process one step at a time.

We go above and beyond the basics of hospice care.

Although nearly all insurance programs fully cover hospice care, we go above and beyond to ensure care that truly promotes quality of life – as YOU define it. Whether it’s a flight around the county or a wedding, we partner with you to create special experiences that make this chapter of life meaningful and memorable.  

 

We provide care for all, even those who may be underinsured.

Not all hospices, and certainly not all healthcare organizations, will provide care to those who are uninsured or underinsured. As a non-profit organization, our mission is care for all. Our donors make that possible.

We offer free resources and education for the community.

Through our speakers bureau, we offer free education to your civic group, church, business, or other organization. Our expert staff can present on advance care planning, grief and loss, hospice care, and caregiver issues. Contact us to request a speaker. We also provide free advance care planning documents, like the Five Wishes booklet, to residents in our service area.

Who qualifies for hospice care?

Any person living with an advanced serious illness, such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, Alzheimer's, or dementia, may be eligible to receive hospice care and services.

How We Help

Whether you are navigating a serious or advanced illness or caring for someone who is, you have a lot on your mind.

We're happy to answer questions about our services, eligibility, referrals, and available resources. Whether you're seeking care for yourself, a loved one, or simply looking for information, our team is here to help. You don't have to sign up for anything to start a conversation.

When should I contact Compassionate Care Plus?
Many families tell us they wish they had reached out sooner. If you or a loved one is facing a serious or advanced illness, experiencing changes in health, or simply needs additional support, now is a good time to start the conversation.

The earlier we become involved, the more opportunities we have to provide education, resources, and support for both patients and families.

What services are right for me?
Every situation is unique. The services that may be appropriate depend on a variety of factors, including a person's diagnosis, goals of care, support system, and current needs.

Our team will take time to understand your situation, answer your questions, and help determine what services and resources may be the best fit.

How do I get started? We recommend contacting us to learn more about programs and options. You can do that here, by calling us at 859-986-1500, or via email to info@ccpky.org. Once you’re ready, we can work with your loved one’s providers to review medical records and arrange for a home or facility visit from one of our nurses. The nurse will assess your loved one and answer your questions.

Where is Compassionate Care Plus Located?

Wherever you call home, we come to you.

We are located at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, but our home hospice program is dedicated to allowing patients to remain where they are most comfortable, surrounded by the people they care about most.

For most, that means staying home. Wherever you call home - an assisted living community, nursing home, subdivision, or family farm - we come to you.