Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center

Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center 24-hour hospice care that addresses the needs of both patient and family 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 ministers to physical, emotional and spiritual concerns. The unique design of our 1

2-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.

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. 📻

March is National Social Work Month, and today we want to take a moment to recognize our own Inpatient Hospice Social wo...
03/26/2026

March is National Social Work Month, and today we want to take a moment to recognize our own Inpatient Hospice Social worker, Laurie Hockenberry.

Whether it’s offering a listening ear, helping navigate complex decisions, or simply being present, her impact reaches far beyond what can be measured.

In some of life’s most difficult moments, social workers show up with compassion, strength, and unwavering support. They advocate for our patients, guide families through unimaginable transitions, and provide comfort when words are hard to find.

We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, empathy, and resilience all of our social workers bring each and every day. Thank you for the difference you make in the lives of our patients and their families. 🩵

03/13/2026

Hospice isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. We are often the last to witness a final breath, listening for one more heartbeat even when there is none. When people hear, "hospice," their smile sometimes fades into sadness. But hospice can really be a gift to a patient or a family.

Because hospice isn’t about giving up, it’s about showing up.

While hospice is end-of-life care, it is so much more than that. It’s caring for patients and their families spiritually, emotionally, and physically. It’s bringing comfort in moments that feel overwhelming. It’s creating peace when life feels uncertain.

Being present, holding a hand, brushing someone’s hair, whispering words of reassurance, reminding them they are not alone; it matters more than words can express. Sometimes the hospice team becomes the only family a person has in those final moments.

We love receiving positive reviews about our staff and the wonderful care they provide! Here's a portion from our latest...
02/09/2026

We love receiving positive reviews about our staff and the wonderful care they provide! Here's a portion from our latest Google review.

Thank you, 7 Brew Coffee (& Genesis and Paige ~7 Brew delivery girls), for picking Community Health Professionals as one...
01/05/2026

Thank you, 7 Brew Coffee (& Genesis and Paige ~7 Brew delivery girls), for picking Community Health Professionals as one of the businesses to receive free samples today! Our staff, patients and families appreciate the love. ☕️💛

Merry Christmas from all of us at CHP Home Care and Hospice. During this season of love and reflection, we are honored t...
12/23/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at CHP Home Care and Hospice. During this season of love and reflection, we are honored to walk alongside our patients and families, offering comfort, compassion, and support. Wishing peace, warmth, and gentle moments to all this Christmas.

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Defiance, OH
43512

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Community Health Professionals (CHP) Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center provides compassionate care to terminally-ill patients and their families. We specialize in pain and symptom management and strive to serve each patient with dignity and love. What makes CHP Inpatient Hospice Center unique is that we are an all-hospice facility with hands-on care provided by specially trained hospice nurses. We give 24-hour care that ministers to physical, emotional and spiritual concerns when a terminal illness cannot be adequately managed at home or when the patient or family prefers not to be at home. 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, with three levels of care offered:


  • General Patient Care - for uncontrolled pain, symptoms, and complications

  • Residential Care - when pain, symptoms, and complications are under control and the patients continues to require hospice care

  • Respite Care - to provide relief for a caregiver at home; a hospice patient can leave his or her home and stay at the center for up to five days