Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center

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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 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.

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.

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.

01/12/2026

What We Get Wrong About Death
Insights from palliative and hospice care physicians, nurses and social workers that may comfort, surprise, or challenge your assumptions.
https://comhealthpro.org/what-we-get-wrong-about-death/

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. ☕️💛

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.

12/02/2025

Sawyer’s ready for the holidays—with his cute little Santa hat and an empty belly! 🎄
On this Giving Tuesday, we are honoring a sweet tradition. Sawyer the Pig was once filled with spare change by a husband keeping a promise to his wife and now he continues to help supprt hospice care for others. Help us feed Sawyer and support hospice patients and families and continue this legacy of love through the holidays.
Even a little change can make a big change. 💚

11/24/2025

Home Care & Hospice Month - Even if there isn't an immediate need, it is important to better understand what hospice is and how it can benefit both patients and their loved ones. Ten things to know about hospice:
https://comhealthpro.org/hospice-ten-things-to-know/

11/18/2025

Thank you, American Legion Post 454 Ridgeville Corners OH, for the donation of three new flags for the Veteran's Flag Plaza here at the CHP Defiance Hospice Center! Art Roehl, Ted Ripke, Denny Behnfeldt, Eddie Harris, and Marilyn Sonnenberg from the Legion presented the flags to Tina Reed and David Lupien of CHP.

11/14/2025

We're hiring qualified LPNs on a PRN basis. Click the links below for details and to apply.
https://www.indeed.com/job/hospice-lpn-d0ed5bbe55eba85c or
https://comhealthpro.org/join-our-team/

CHP Home Care & Hospice

11/11/2025

We're proud to serve our local veterans! Veterans can access a range of home health and hospice benefits through the VA including Skilled Home Health Care, Hospice, Respite, and more.

11/07/2025

🍂 A Season of Hope: A Memorial Tribute 🍂

CHP Home Care & Hospice and the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center recently hosted our annual *Season of Hope* memorial service — a meaningful time to honor and remember those we have lost, while offering encouragement and support to families as the holiday season approaches.

Through reflection, remembrance, and community connection, we celebrated the lives and legacies of those who continue to inspire us. It is our hope that this season brings peace, comfort, and renewed strength to all who carry the memory of loved ones.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families, staff, and volunteers who made this tribute possible and who continue to share compassion, comfort, and hope within our community. Also a thank you to Defiance Christian Church for your support and allowing us to hold our service at your church.

11/06/2025

Address

6817 N State Route 66
Defiance, OH
43512

Telephone

+14197824131

Website

https://comhealthpro.org/

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About Us

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