Capstone Hospice

03/13/2026

Meet our new Capstone Hospice volunteer, Kelli Clay.

During her very first visit with our patient and his wife at Celebration Village Forsyth, Kelli wore her self-decorated jean jacket, filled with color, creativity, and personality.
After some initial conversation, the patient’s wife smiled and shared her own self-embroidered jeans, proudly pointing out how perfectly they matched Kelli’s jacket. What started as a simple observation quickly became a moment of laughter, storytelling, and connection.

This is hospice — the Capstone way.

Along with the important care plans, doctor’s orders, or many visits, these small, unexpected moments remind our patients that they are seen, understood, and not alone.

These little connections our Capstone Hospice volunteers make, visit after visit, often grow into meaningful relationships with our patients, families, caregivers, and staff.

✨ Do you want to create moments like this? Join our Capstone Hospice volunteer team and help us build connections that truly matter.

We would love for you to share a small moment of connection that has meant a lot to you.

03/04/2026

March is Social Workers Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible impact social workers make every single day.

At Capstone Hospice, our Social Work Team provides compassionate guidance, emotional support, and advocacy for our patients and their families during some of life’s most difficult moments.

We are so grateful for our amazing team and for the many dedicated social workers across Metro Atlanta who partner with us to care for our community. 💙

02/27/2026

Celebrating Harold James – 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Harold was one of Capstone Hospice's first volunteers nearly nine years ago — and he’s still faithfully serving today.

He has seen hundreds of patients over the years, and our patients and staff absolutely love him. Harold has a steady presence and a genuine compassion that can’t be taught. He simply shows up and cares — and that is what Capstone is all about.

We recently honored him at a special luncheon and presented him with our 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award. It was a joy to celebrate someone who has given so much of himself to others.

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a hospice volunteer, we would love to talk with you. There is always room for more hearts like Harold’s. ❤️

02/20/2026

This month, Capstone Hospice is honored to recognize Alethea Jacobus as our Hero of the Month. Alethea’s journey into hospice care is deeply personal and rooted in faith, compassion, and a profound sense of purpose.

Alethea describes her calling to hospice as something only God could have orchestrated. While she was a stay-at-home mom, she visited her best friend’s father in a South Carolina hospital, where he had been admitted to inpatient hospice. As she prayed for him before his defibrillator was deactivated, she experienced a moment that changed her life. She describes it as standing on holy ground—an overwhelming sense of God’s presence and love in that sacred space. That feeling has never left her. To this day, each patient visit carries the same reverence. For Alethea, every encounter is an opportunity to witness and reflect God’s love during one of life’s most tender transitions.

Alethea Jacobus, Capstone Hospice’s Hero of the Month, shares how faith, compassion, and family guide her meaningful work in hospice care.

02/18/2026

💙 A Mother-Daughter Heart for Capstone Hospice 💙

After connecting with Capstone Hospice, Laura began volunteering — and soon realized her daughter Charlotte’s gift for music could bless patients in a special way.

Volunteering has always been important in their family, so it felt natural for Charlotte to begin singing during visits. She loves sharing familiar hymns like “Be Thou My Vision” and “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” The songs bring back memories for so many of our patients — and often for us, too. Sometimes patients sing along, nod with the music, or nurses pause in the hallway just to listen. Those simple moments create something truly special.

We’re so grateful and blessed for Laura and Charlotte and the comfort they bring through presence and song. 💙

Is there a melody that brings back a special memory for you?

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, we’d love to talk with you about joining the Capstone Hospice team.

02/14/2026

At Capstone, we see love every day.

It’s in the gentle squeeze of a hand.
The quiet bedside conversations.
The daughter brushing her mother’s hair.
The favorite song playing softly in the background.

Love doesn’t get louder at the end of life.
It often gets softer… deeper… more intentional.

Today, we celebrate the kind of love that shows up.
The kind that stays.
The kind that makes even the hardest days feel a little less heavy.

If your family is walking this season and needs support rooted in compassion and dignity, we’re here. Always. 💗

02/11/2026

Hospice care takes heart: and we take care of our team, too.

At Capstone Hospice, we know that to show up for our patients with genuine compassion, our team needs to feel truly supported first. It’s more than a job title: it’s about being part of a family that values your heart as much as your skills.

We’re locally owned and employee-centric because we believe that when our staff feels seen and appreciated, that warmth naturally extends to the families we serve throughout Atlanta. Whether it’s sharing a quiet moment of prayer, celebrating a win, or grabbing a milkshake after a long day: these connections matter. Our culture is built on balance, faith, and the simple truth that caring for others starts with caring for each other.

If your heart feels called to hospice and you want a team that prioritizes your well-being, we’d love to talk. We’re growing and looking for nurses, aides, and caregivers who believe every moment should be filled with dignity and love. 🧡

Come see what it’s like to be part of a team that truly cares for one another.

02/10/2026

Small comforts can make even the hardest days feel a little lighter. 🤍

In hospice care, it’s often the quiet moments that matter most—a warm blanket, a familiar scent, a favorite song that brings comfort and memories. These simple touches remind patients they are seen, valued, and never alone.

At Capstone, we care for more than medical needs—we’re here to protect moments of dignity, peace, and grace.

02/06/2026

Who doesn’t like a milkshake?

One of our big-hearted Capstone Hospice volunteers learned from a patient’s family member that the woman she was visiting at Brickmont of Roswell really loved Chick-fil-A strawberry milkshakes. On her next visit, the volunteer showed up with one — and it completely made the patient’s day.

A milkshake might seem simple, but moments like this are a good reminder of how much a thoughtful connection can mean to our patients, families, and Capstone Hospice volunteers.

At Capstone Hospice, it doesn’t have to be anything big. Often, it’s the small, intentional moments that matter most.

If being part of a team that values the small things sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love to talk with you — maybe even over a milkshake — about joining the Capstone Hospice volunteer team.

01/23/2026

💙 Meet Joy — one of our favorite volunteers with four paws and a whole lot of heart. 🐾

Joy is a certified therapy dog who visits patients alongside one of our incredible volunteers, Paula Pinyan. She brings comfort in quiet ways — a gentle nuzzle, a calm presence, a moment of connection when words just aren’t needed.

During visits, Joy often helps ease anxiety, spark smiles, and create moments of peace for patients and families.

We’re so grateful for volunteers who share not only their time, but their hearts — and sometimes their dogs — with our patients. 💙

Curious about volunteering with Capstone? We’d love to share more.

01/19/2026

This month, Capstone Hospice proudly recognizes Palliative Nurse Practitioner Ashley Gaines as our Hero of the Month. Ashley’s thoughtful, compassionate approach to palliative care has made a powerful impact on patients and families navigating some of life’s most complex transitions.

Ashley chose to work in palliative care because she believes deeply in the importance of guidance and clarity during the end-of-life journey. Her focus is on helping patients build a bridge between curative and comfort care—offering insight, relief, and a smoother path forward. By supporting patients in making informed, thoughtful decisions, she plays a crucial role in improving their outcomes and overall experience.

At Capstone, Ashley has found a culture that aligns perfectly with her values. She describes the workplace as filled with support, joy, and mindfulness—qualities she says are rare in most medical settings. That sense of connection and shared purpose fuels her passion and strengthens the care she provides every day.

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys cheering on UGA football, practicing yoga, and being actively involved in her children’s lives by attending as many of their activities as she can. These moments of joy and movement keep her grounded and energized.

For her nonprofit of choice, Ashley has selected City of Refuge Atlanta, an organization committed to transforming lives and communities through support, empowerment, and faith-based service.

We’re honored to celebrate Ashley Gaines for her fine work and unwavering dedication. Her ability to bring both clarity and compassion to her patients is a true gift, and we are grateful to have her as part of the Capstone Hospice family. Congratulations, Ashley — you are making a lasting difference.

https://www.capstonehospice.com/january-hero-of-the-month-ashley-gaines/