Rock River Hospice & Home

04/29/2026

Today, we want to recognize and celebrate our incredible volunteers who give their time, compassion, and hearts to support our nonprofit hospice.

From tending our gardens, visiting patients, lending a hand at fundraisers, working our front desk with warm smiles, you make a difference in ways that truly matter.

Your kindness brings comfort, your presence brings peace, and your generosity strengthens our mission every single day.

We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for being the heart of our hospice care.

04/27/2026

Happy Birthday, Taylor!

Your compassion, dedication, and the comfort you bring to patients in their homes make such a meaningful difference every single day. We are so lucky to have you on our team.

Wishing you a day filled with joy and a year ahead full of happiness!

04/24/2026

Please join us for our next caregiver support group on April 28th at 2:00pm in our conference room.

We will discuss the challenges of managing anger within both ourselves as caregivers and those who we care for. Anger is a natural emotional response to the stress of caregiving, but it is essential to not let that anger impact the quality of care our loved one needs and deserves.

In this group session, our social worker, Lennon, will provide a safe, supportive space to discuss all forms of anger in the context of caregiving, while also providing tangible tools to take home with you.

Feel free to call 815-625-3858 to speak with Lennon about any questions regarding this upcoming group

04/23/2026

Happy Birthday Sonja!

We appreciate the care, comfort, and peace you provide for our patients and their families when it’s needed most, and we are grateful for you every day.

Hope your birthday is as special as you are!

04/22/2026

04/17/2026

Now Hiring: Night Shift Hospice CNA

Rock River Hospice & Home is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hands-on care and comfort to patients and families during end-of-life care.

Responsibilities include:
• Personal care and hygiene assistance
• Monitoring and reporting patient needs
• Offering emotional support to patients and families
• Working as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team

Requirements:
• Current CNA certification
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered
• Hospice or healthcare experience preferred

Join a team where your care truly makes a difference.

📩 Email your resume to christinel@hospicerockriver.org

04/08/2026

Grief is something we all experience, yet it can feel so isolating and overwhelming. In our upcoming Growing Through Grief group, we’ll be exploring the science behind grief, helping you better understand what’s happening in your mind and body as you navigate loss.

Together, we’ll talk about:
How grief affects the brain
Why emotions can feel so intense and unpredictable
Healthy ways to cope and begin healing

Whether your loss is recent or years old, you are welcome here. This is a safe, supportive space to learn, share, and grow at your own pace.

04/02/2026

A huge thank you to Dave's Coffee Cake for their generous donation of delicious coffee cakes for our patients, their families, and our staff. Your kindness brought so many smiles and made the day a little sweeter for everyone!

We truly appreciate your support and thoughtfulness. It means more than you know.

04/02/2026

5 Things You Should Know About Hospice Care

There are many misconceptions about hospice, but the truth is hospice is about living well, with comfort, dignity, and support. Here are a few important things to understand:

1. Hospice isn’t just for the final days.
You can receive hospice care for months. With the right support, there is still so much meaningful living to be done.

2. Hospice focuses on people not just illness.
While traditional healthcare treats disease, hospice cares for the whole person and their family providing guidance, education, and emotional support.

3. You’re never alone.
A dedicated team nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains walk alongside you and your loved ones every step of the way.

4. Comfort is a priority.
Hospice professionals are experts in pain and symptom management, helping patients remain as comfortable as possible.

5. Earlier support makes a difference.
When hospice is involved sooner, patients and families receive more time, more guidance, and more support through life’s most important moments.

Hospice is about adding quality to life, supporting families, and ensuring no one walks this journey alone.

If you or someone you love could benefit from an extra layer of support, we are here to help.

04/01/2026

On the first day of Counseling Awareness Month, we want to recognize and thank our incredible bereavement coordinator, Kait, for the compassion and support she provides each and every day.

Grief can be an incredibly difficult journey, and having someone there to listen, guide, and offer comfort makes all the difference. Your dedication to helping families navigate loss with care and understanding truly impacts our entire community.

We are so grateful for the heart you bring to this work.

Thank you for all that you do!

03/31/2026

As Social Work Month comes to a close, we want to recognize our social workers, Lennon & Kelli.

Your kindness and commitment to helping others does not go unnoticed.

Your work changes lives quietly, consistently, and powerfully. Thank you for everything you give to our community.

We are so lucky to have you both on our team. Your compassion and dedication inspire everyone around you.

We are grateful for you and all you do!

03/30/2026

Happy Doctor’s Day to our incredible Medical Director, Dr. Reter!

Your compassion, leadership, and dedication to our nonprofit hospice patients and families truly make a difference every single day. We are so grateful for the care you provide and the way you go above and beyond for those we serve.

A heartfelt thank you as well to Dr. Kuhns for your support as our backup physician. We appreciate your commitment to our mission and the comfort you help bring to our patients.