Gentiva Hospice

08/12/2025

We encounter a lot of misconceptions about what hospice is – and what it isn’t. Fortunately, our nurses are available 24/7 to help you learn more about hospice care and how it can help you and the ones you love make the most of every moment. For more information, please call 855-488-7026.

08/06/2025

During National Wellness Month, we’re reminded that rest, movement, and good nutrition aren’t just extras – they’re essentials. Whether it’s meditation, exercise, or just a few deep breaths, we invite you to join us in making space in our lives for what helps us feel our best.

08/01/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month – and a good reminder that getting your shots isn’t just for kids. From tetanus to shingles, vaccines help protect your health at every stage of life. Here’s to making sure you’re up to date at your next doctor’s appointment!

07/29/2025

We’re deeply grateful for kind words like these – because every review is a reminder of why we do what we do. If you or someone you love is navigating end-of-life care decisions, we invite you to learn more by calling our 24/7 nurse line at 855-488-7026.

07/23/2025

Caregiving can be a true gift of kindness, but we often forget that caregivers need care, too. Here’s a helpful guide for maintaining your emotional and physical well-being as you take care of the ones that mean the most to you. Read now: https://birdeye.cx/363xmk

07/15/2025

At Gentiva, our nurses lead with compassion, advocate with empathy, and show up with unmatched expertise. If that sounds like you, we’d be honored to welcome you to a team that sees, supports, and celebrates your work every single day. Explore opportunities now at: https://www.gentivahs.com/careers/

07/08/2025

Knowing when and how to make end-of-life care decisions for you or a loved one can be stressful. Learn how a quick 30-minute conversation with your doctor can help you find peace of mind for the future:

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07/04/2025

Here’s to backyard BBQs, neighborhood parades, and fireworks lighting up the sky. No matter how you’re spending , we hope it’s filled with love, laughter, and memories that sparkle. Happy 4th of July from our family to yours!

06/19/2025

Today we honor by remembering the past, celebrating resilience, and continuing the work toward justice and belonging for all.

06/15/2025

Today we celebrate the wisdom, love, and legacy of fathers everywhere. Here’s to the dads we were born to – and those we found along the way.

06/14/2025

At Gentiva, every veteran’s journey is met with dignity, gratitude, and care. Our Final Salute ceremony is a heartfelt tribute offered at the end of their life – an expression of thanks for a life of service. This , we recommit to honoring our nation’s heroes, not just in words, but in presence, respect, and ceremony. Learn more about our commitment to veterans: https://tinyurl.com/465jw847

06/12/2025

During Certified Nursing Assistants Week, we recognize the inspiring contributions that our hospice and home health aides make every day. They are the true eyes, ears, and hands of our clinical teams, turning the everyday tasks that patients can’t do for themselves into opportunities to show compassion. Your patience and kindness in the little moments that you share with patients make such a tremendous difference in their lives, and we couldn’t be prouder of you.

03/27/2025

reflect how families rated our care, and we believe there is no greater measure of our success. It is truly an honor to be by the side of a patient as they face life’s final journey – and to support their loved ones as they grieve in the months that follow. We strive to continue earning our stars by providing exceptional care to the people of our community. We’re here 24/7/365.

05/09/2024

Happy Nurses Week to the Best of the Best! We are blessed every day to have the most dedicated, compassionate, and skilled nurses serving our families and patients. Thank you for the difference you make in the lives of our patients every day. We love you all and are so grateful for you!

05/07/2024

05/03/2024

We enjoyed celebrating our seniors at the Henderson County Senior Health Fair. We are so grateful to be a part of a community that cares about and loves our senior adults! Thanks, Jalessa and Kourtney, for representing Gentiva Jackson.

04/25/2024

Happy Volunteer Week 2024! We are so incredibly grateful for all of our volunteers at Gentiva Jackson. Their compassion, dedication, and acts of kindness during the most vulnerable time in a person's life are invaluable. Whether they are sitting vigil with a dying patient, holding the hand of an Alzheimer's patient, playing an instrument, or providing respite for a caregiver, they are making such a difference in the lives of our patients and families. We love and honor you all!

04/17/2024

We are so thankful for our volunteers! They love making gifts for our patients, and here are some they made recently for Valentine's Day and Easter. Are you interested in volunteering? We'd love to have you! Contact Kristy Richardson at KristyB.Richardson@gentivahs.com. Join our awesome team!

04/11/2024

Our patient Nellie enjoyed some time in the sun for Monday's eclipse. Keep on shining, Mrs. Coble! We love you!

03/29/2024

Happy to all our physicians who work selflessly to provide compassionate care for our hospice patients and families, especially our very own Dr. Loren Carroll and Dr. Ryan Nerland. Thank you for all you do!

03/27/2024

It's Social Worker Month, and we want to celebrate our social workers! They work tirelessly, helping our patients and families navigate the processes they face when a loved one is admitted to hospice. They advocate, problem-solve, listen, and connect our patients and families to resources. And, of course, we have the best of the best! Thank you, Allison, Sylvia, Ayana, and Katie, for your professionalism, dedication, empathy, and passion. We are incredibly blessed to have you on the Gentiva Jackson team. We love you!

03/08/2024

We have the Best of the Best! Two members of our amazing team won Readers Choice Awards for being the best in their fields in Lexington: Jaleesa Mason won Best Salesperson for her dedicated work as a hospice care consultant, and Jessica Key won Top Nurse for her phenomenal work as a hospice nurse. We are so blessed to have Jaleesa and Jessica as part of our team! Thank you so much for your tireless efforts on behalf of our patients, families, and community. Your efforts do not go unnoticed! We love you!

02/14/2024

We're celebrating each other this month with Love, Lunch, and Laughter. And no lunch is more delicious than a burger made by the boss! To show her appreciation for our staff, our Executive Director Kim Grice made burgers for the entire office, and they were delicious! Thank you, Kim! We appreciate you and our wonderful staff, who serve our community each day with professionalism, love, and respect. Thank you! 's Day

02/07/2024

Employee Spotlight: Emily West.

We love our Emily West! She is an AMAZING hospice aide who says God put her exactly where she needed to be, "Working in hospice every day is a gift. I have the opportunity to serve patients and families at one of the most delicate times in their lives." Emily, we think YOU are a gift! Thank you for all you do for Gentiva and our patients and families. We love you!