CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center

CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center CHP Home Care & Hospice of Defiance
24-hour hospice care center addressing the needs of terminally-ill patients and their families

There are times when a terminal illness cannot be adequately managed at home. CHP offers inpatient hospice centers in Defiance and Van Wert that specialize in pain and symptom management so that patients can return to wherever they call home. What makes CHP Inpatient Hospice Centers different is that all hands-on care is provided by specially trained hospice nurses. We give 24-hour care that minis

ters to physical, emotional and spiritual concerns. The unique design of our 12-bed centers addresses the needs of the whole family. All rooms are private suites with immediate access to skilled nursing care and an on-site social worker. Families have access to a chapel, kitchen, library, plus showers and overnight accommodations. There is space for family to gather and quiet places to be reflective. Care is available on a short-term or long-term basis.

We are deeply grateful to an anonymous donor for their generous gift of 25 folding chairs to our inpatient hospice cente...
05/06/2026

We are deeply grateful to an anonymous donor for their generous gift of 25 folding chairs to our inpatient hospice center.

These chairs will make a meaningful difference in the care environment for our patients, families, and staff - offering comfort during some of life’s most tender and important moments. Every seat represents added support, dignity, and presence for those we serve.

While we may not know who to thank personally, please know your kindness is seen, felt, and deeply appreciated by our entire hospice team and the families we walk alongside each day.

From all of us—thank you for making a lasting impact through your generosity.

05/06/2026

✨ We’re feeling incredibly grateful! ✨

A huge shoutout to Jim Schmidt Chevrolet, one of our amazing Hops for Hospice supporters for their generous $1,000 donation. Your kindness helps us continue to bring comfort, peace, and compassionate care to those who need it most.

It’s because of supporters like you that our mission thrives and our community stays strong. Thank you for making a lasting impact!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Mark Moats Ford, one of our incredible Hops for Hospice donors!Because of your generous $1,200...
05/06/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Mark Moats Ford, one of our incredible Hops for Hospice donors!

Because of your generous $1,200 contribution, we are able to continue providing compassionate care, comfort, and dignity to the patients and families we serve every day.

Your support means more than words can express—it helps ensure no one walks their journey alone. We are so grateful to have you as part of our Hops for Hospice community!

🩵Looking for a meaningful way to give back? CHP Home Care and Hospice is offering Hospice Volunteer Training—we are look...
05/06/2026

🩵Looking for a meaningful way to give back?

CHP Home Care and Hospice is offering Hospice Volunteer Training—we are looking for compassionate individuals to join our volunteer team.

Sometimes the most powerful gift you can give is simply your presence. Whether it’s sitting with a patient, offering a listening ear, or supporting families, your time truly matters.

If you have a heart for helping others, we would love to hear from you.

The Rays of Hope program was honored to receive a $2,000 donation in memory of Dexter Benecke. Shelley Detwiler presente...
04/27/2026

The Rays of Hope program was honored to receive a $2,000 donation in memory of Dexter Benecke. Shelley Detwiler presented the donation to Laurie Hockenberry, CHP, LSW. We are deeply thankful for contributions like this, which allow us to provide grief support bags to children in local schools and host grief camp for youth in our community. Thank you to the Benecke Family.

Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 recently donated $1,000 to CHP’s Rays of Hope Youth Grief Program. Accepting the check prese...
04/23/2026

Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 recently donated $1,000 to CHP’s Rays of Hope Youth Grief Program. Accepting the check presented by the Moose representative Stacey McCartney is Laurie Hockenberry from CHP Home Care & Hospice. We appreciate and thank the Defiance Moose Lodge for their continued support of CHP’s local Youth Grief Programs.

Rays of Hope Grief Camp will be held July 14,15 and 16 at Camp Lakota in Defiance.

Volunteers don't look for the limelight, but they certainly deserve it. 💙This National Volunteer Week, we are celebratin...
04/22/2026

Volunteers don't look for the limelight, but they certainly deserve it. 💙
This National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the wonderful hearts who serve at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Whether they are the warm smile greeting families at our reception desk or the gentle presence visiting at a patient’s bedside, their impact is immeasurable.
We loved getting to celebrate them at our appreciation dinner this week. Thank you for choosing to spend your time bringing comfort to our patients and families!

Defiance Eagles Aerie 372 recently donated $1,000 to CHP’s Rays of Hope Youth Grief Program. Accepting the check present...
04/15/2026

Defiance Eagles Aerie 372 recently donated $1,000 to CHP’s Rays of Hope Youth Grief Program. Accepting the check presented by the Eagles representative Don Brown is Laurie Hockenberry from CHP Home Care & Hospice. We appreciate and thank the Defiance Eagles for their continued support of CHP’s local Youth Grief Programs.

Rays of Hope Grief Camp will be held July 14,15 and 16 at Camp Lakota in Defiance.

Planning is officially underway by the CHP staff for Hops for Hospice! Hops for Hospice will be held Saturday, June 20th...
04/14/2026

Planning is officially underway by the CHP staff for Hops for Hospice! Hops for Hospice will be held Saturday, June 20th at The Crick in Defiance. Tickets can be purchased through this link. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hops-for-hospice

We’re excited to bring our community together for a night of fun, connection, and purpose—all in support of compassionate end-of-life care. Our committee is hard at work brainstorming ideas and securing details.

📶Yesterday, CHP Hospice physicians - Dr. Kevin Park and Dr. Beth Besaw - recorded our first podcast with Wendy Gericke o...
03/26/2026

📶Yesterday, CHP Hospice physicians - Dr. Kevin Park and Dr. Beth Besaw - recorded our first podcast with Wendy Gericke of CHP as moderator. Their discussion covered topics like: When should someone start thinking about hospice care? What are the signs a family should look for? Do most people wait too long? And, what happens if you start hospice earlier vs. later? We will release the podcast soon...stay tuned. 📻

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6817 N State Route 66
Defiance, OH
43512

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