CHP Home Care & Hospice

04/07/2026

Easter smiles all around at our Van Wert Adult Day Center! 🐣💛

Want to keep your loved one at home longer? Our Adult Day Center offers a safe, supportive environment while giving caregivers peace of mind. An excellent option before long-term care.

Learn more at comhealthpro.org/adult-day-care

04/06/2026

Meet a new CHP Nurse! ♥️
Welcome, Katie McVaigh, RN 🩺

♥️What inspired you to work for CHP Home Care & Hospice?

→ I’ve always wanted to work for a company that cares about the community as much as I do. Growing up in Van Wert, I’ve seen how important it is to have compassionate, local care close to home. What drew me to CHP is how deeply involved they are in the community whether it’s through nonprofit work, volunteer programs, or simply being a trusted presence for families when going through some of their worst times. It feels really good to be part of an organization that shows up for our neighbors.

♥️What’s one moment in your nursing career that has stayed with you?

→ A moment that has really stayed with me was caring for a patient through a very tough time in his life after he had a stroke. When his wife later came in as a patient, they both remembered me immediately. They were so grateful and treated me like family. It was a powerful reminder of how the connections we make with patients can last far beyond one hospital stay.

♥️What do you hope patients and families feel when you walk into their home?

→ I hope patients and families feel as though I’m caring for them like they are part of my own family. I want every person I visit to feel truly heard, respected, and comfortable, especially during what can be such a vulnerable time.

I graduated from Van Wert High School in 2020 and earned my associate degree in nursing from Rhodes State College in 2024. I have three dogs who are basically my children, and I’ve been with my boyfriend for six years. In my free time, I love reading, crafting, and gardening, they’re my favorite ways to relax and recharge. 🙂

03/28/2026

CHP Adult Day Center from a Caregiver’s Perspective: Part 2! 🤍 Featuring Teresa and Janet ✨

Learn more: chp-adc.org

03/27/2026

Consider purchasing some chips and salsa to support the United Way of Van Wert County! We’re proud to serve Van Wert for over 50 years as a nonprofit agency and to partner with United Way to help fund the meaningful programs we provide to our community—like Hospice Care and our Adult Day Center. Thank you for showing the United Way support, as it helps nonprofits in the area more than you may know☺️

Who’s ready for chips & salsa… for a cause? We’re excited to launch Salsa for a Cause, a delicious way to give back!

Grab a full order of fresh chips & salsa for $15 and support the work happening right here in our community 💙

🗓️ Orders due April 23th
🚗 Delivery/Pick Up April 28–30th

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/salsa-for-a-cause-chips-and-salsa-fundraiser

*Delivery is to businesses only! Pick up at the United Way office: 136 E. Main St.

03/26/2026

📶Yesterday, CHP Hospice physicians from our northern offices - 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. 📻

03/26/2026

It’s Social Work Month! 💙

At CHP Home Care & Hospice our social workers are a vital part of our hospice interdisciplinary team. They provide compassionate emotional and practical support to patients and families every day offering counseling, bereavement services, patient advocacy, and resource coordination when it matters most.

We are so grateful for the dedication, empathy, and heart our social workers bring to every life they touch✨

Laurie Hockenberry Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, and Paulding

Tacey Blakeley CHP Home Care & Hospice of Van Wert, Celina, Wapak, Lima, Ada, Delphos

Jennifer JoHantgen CHP Home Care & Hospice of Archbold and Bryan

Thank you to Berry Yummy Cake Pops for the beautiful treats 😊

03/24/2026

This Social Work Month, we celebrate the contributions of our CHP social workers!! Tacey, Jen, and Laurie play a crucial role in connecting patients with necessary services, advocating for patient rights, and providing education and resources. They navigate the complexities of the healthcare system, help families cope with the emotional and practical challenges of end-of-life care, and provide bereavement support. 👩‍💻❤️

03/20/2026

✨ March is Social Work month! We’re grateful to be able to work together with social workers and case management to help transition patients to home health and/or hospice services.

We also want to thank our own social workers: Tacey, Laurie, and Jennifer for all they do!⭐️

Today, members of our marketing team headed to the Ft Wayne facilities to deliver some goodies!

A very special thanks to Berry Yummy Cake Pops for the BEAUTIFUL customized cake pops and Oreos! ✨

03/20/2026

A reminder of another opportunity this week to support CHP's Angel Foundation. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus!! 🧡

Van Wert Knights of Columbus is hosting its annual Lenten Fish Fries and donating a portion of the proceeds to local charities. The CHP Angel Foundation is designated on Mar. 20. Mark your calendars!! 📅

03/18/2026

CHP Adult Day Center from a Caregiver’s Perspective: Part 1 💛
Featuring Teresa and Janet 😊 Our clients are loved and cared for every step of the way giving caregivers peace of mind and so much more.

Learn more: chp-adc.org