24-hour Hospice Care that addresses the needs of the whole family when terminal illness cannot be ma Care is available on a short-term or long-term basis.
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.
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.
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
๐ A Season of Hope: A Memorial Tribute ๐
CHP Home Care & Hospice and the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center recently hosted our annual *Season of Hope* memorial service โ 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
11/05/2025
During the month of November, we honor the dedicated nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference in the lives of the patients and families they serve.
10/10/2025
CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center is hiring a full-time RN to provide care for terminally ill patients at our 12-bed facility. Three days per week 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. shift, plus every third weekend.
Itโs never easy to think about end-of-life care, but waiting too long can mean missing out on valuable support, comfort and connection. These signs may signal itโs time to talk about hospice or palliative care. https://comhealthpro.org/talk-hospice/
10/07/2025
๐ Thank You, Meijer! ๐
We are incredibly grateful to Meijer for their generous $5,000 donation to our Patient Care Fund. Your support helps ensure that every hospice patient receives compassionate care, comfort, and dignityโregardless of their ability to pay.
Your kindness truly makes a difference in the lives of our patients and families. Thank you for helping us continue our mission of caring for our community with love and compassion. ๐
09/25/2025
Maumee Valley Car Club representative Lynn Lantz presented Ronda Lewis, CHP Inpatient Hospice Supervisor with a monetary donation for our patient care fund. For the backdrop photo op Lynn brought his 1936 Chrysler Airstream. We are always thankful for Maumee Valley Car Club and their generosity and support to CHP. Donations to our patient care fund helps support our continued commitment to our communities and for that we are so appreciative.
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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
We are happy to answer specific questions you may have. Please call us.