Newaygo County Compassion Home

Newaygo County Compassion Home The Newaygo County Compassion Home provides loving, dignified end-of-life care in a peaceful, home-like setting.

Our mission is to ensure that no one in our community faces their final days alone, offering comfort, compassion, and support. 24/7 Care
The Compassion Home is a home and we become an extension of your family as we collaboratively work with your hospice provider.

24/7 Around-the-Clock at the Compassion Home

We provide total care with Care Coordinators and volunteers around the clock. Trained volunteers assist with care giving and household tasks, as well as emotional, spiritual and social support. Families are welcome to stay with loved ones 24-48 hours as times nears, with a bed and amenities provided for comfort. We work closely and align ourselves with local hospices and hospitals in the referral and admission process, and coordinate ongoing care with your hospice provider. Once a guest is admitted we only follow the hospice care plan provided. We also work as advocates for our guests at the Compassion Home as hospice still comes into the Compassion Home as if they were coming in to your own home weekly. This includes nurses, social workers, bath aides, chaplains and others associated with your chosen hospice provider. Care Services We Provide:

Personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting, assistance with transfers and re-positioning, assistance with eating and assistance with medications
Meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping
Comfort care and symptom management
Teach about the dying process
Collaboration with your medical hospice provider
Respite care for 5-7 days
Our focus is helping you live fully throughout the dying process, according to your personal goals and values. We are unable to provide skilled nursing care or treatments such as:

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Acute or in-patient level of care
Blood Sugar Management
Tracheotomy Care
Physical Therapy


Supportive Care "Because the end of life is part of living"

We are, with the help of community volunteer power, a place of emotional, spiritual, and social support of the dying person and his or her loved ones. Our support services are designed to help achieve the highest quality of living throughout the dying process. We believe that every moment matters and strive to provide comfort and support while respecting the dignity of every human being. Through staff and volunteers, we offer hands-on, nurturing care to relieve pain, stress, anxiety and isolation. Massage, shampoo, and haircuts, aroma therapy are available by appointment. The Compassion Homes staff will collaborate with your hospice nurse to make sure your pain and other symptoms are controlled. We are committed to ensuring your comfort to the best of our ability following the care plan that your hospice service provides. Staff and volunteers become an extension of your family providing 24/7 care.

Job Title: Care Coordinator - Fremont MI 49412Position SummaryThe Care Coordinator for the Compassion Home is guided und...
04/07/2026

Job Title: Care Coordinator - Fremont MI 49412

Position Summary
The Care Coordinator for the Compassion Home is guided under the direction of the Executive Director and is responsible for ensuring that each guest receives care aligned with their individual plan. This plan is developed collaboratively with the guestโ€™s family and the hospice agency overseeing medical care. The Care Coordinator plays a vital role in providing compassionate support that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of guests and their families.

Position Type: PRN position requiring a flexible schedule, including days and nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Key Responsibilities
The Care Coordinator ensures that all guests receive appropriate, high-quality care in accordance with their care plans. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Care Coordination & Guest Support
-Plan and coordinate care among hospice agencies, caregivers, and the guestโ€™s family
-Ensure continuous, personal care on each shift, including meal preparation and service
-Provide compassionate physical, emotional, support to guests and families
-Assist in facilitating the admission of new guests and their families
-Conduct and document initial assessments of guestsโ€™ symptoms

Caregiver Oversight & Communication
-Provide clear instruction and guidance to caregivers
-Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care
-Participate in required meetings and ongoing team communication

Medication & Safety Management
-Follow all medication policies and hospice directives
-Administer medications in accordance with hospice orders
-Maintain accurate counts of designated medications
-Contact local emergency services for lift assistance if ever necessary

Daily Living Support
-Assist with personal care needs, including:
-Emptying catheters
-Changing briefs
-Safely assist with lifting and ambulation as required
-Prepare meals for guests
-Perform light housekeeping duties

Qualifications
-Demonstrated commitment to the mission and vision of the Compassion Home
-Compassionate experience supporting individuals who are terminally ill and their families
-Prior caregiving experience required, knowledge of hospice care preferred
-Consistent demonstration of attentiveness to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
-Effective written and verbal communication skills
-Understanding of and compliance with HIPAA requirements
-Completion of the caregiver training program in

For consideration please email resume to dr.compassionhome@gmail.com

04/07/2026

Welcome home Robert. May the Lord bless you, keep you and give you peace. It was an honor and privilege to serve you and your family. ๐Ÿ™

Thank you for your service.๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4/7/2026

04/07/2026

We need to find a place to take a large amount of broken-down boxes. Does anyone know of a recycling facility in Fremont or Newaygo that accepts them?

If not, and you or someone you know could use broken-down boxes, please reach out to us.

Weโ€™d really appreciate any help or suggestions!

04/03/2026

Welcome home Randy. May the Lord bless you, keep you and give you peace. It was an honor and privilege to serve you and your family. ๐Ÿ™

4/3/2026

04/02/2026

Welcome home Fletcher. May the Lord bless you, keep you and give you peace. It was an honor and privilege to serve you and your family. ๐Ÿ™

4/2/2026

04/02/2026

Welcome home Donald. May the Lord bless you, keep you and give you peace. It was an honor and privilege to serve you and your family. ๐Ÿ™

Thank you for your service.๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4/1/2026

NCCTC Cosmetology students proudly presents The Evolution of Elegance, a stunning hair show you will not want to miss! B...
03/31/2026

NCCTC Cosmetology students proudly presents The Evolution of Elegance, a stunning hair show you will not want to miss! Bring your friends and experience an evening of creativity, artistry, and inspiration!

Join us on Thuursday, April 16th, 2026, at the Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the event is open to the public.

Come watch our talented students bring history to life as they recreate timeless looks on their models, highlighting the beauty and transformation of elegance through the ages.

Proceeds to benefit the Newaygo County Compassion Home.

Mark your calendars for April 16th! All proceeds will support The Compassion Home.

Weekly Compassion CartUrgent Needs: ****Paper Towel**Distilled Water**Bottled Drinking Water**Paper Towels**Keurig K-Cup...
03/31/2026

Weekly Compassion Cart
Urgent Needs: **
**Paper Towel
**Distilled Water
**Bottled Drinking Water
**Paper Towels
**Keurig K-Cups
**Bird Seed
**Single-Serve Juices (Apple, Cranberry, Orange, Grapefruit)
Postage Stamps
Bath Towels, Hand Towels and washcloths โ€“ White
Solid Color Twin comforters
Butter
Helmans Mayo
Laundry Detergent
Oxy Stain Stick Remover
Snacks - Granola Bars/Individual Cracker snacks/Nuts
Small cans of Coke/Diet Coke, Sprite/Diet Sprite and Verners/Diet
Gift Cards (Meijer, Walmart, etc.)

Shop our Amazon Wish List for more ways to help:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PUVOHFY7HE11
(You donโ€™t have to purchase from Amazon โ€“ any source is appreciated!) Thank you for helping make Compassion Home. Every item makes a difference!

03/24/2026

Welcome home Norma. May the Lord bless you, keep you and give you peace. It was an honor and privilege to serve you and your family. ๐Ÿ™

3/24/2026

03/22/2026

Welcome home Janet. May the Lord bless you, keep you and give you peace. It was an honor and privilege to serve you and your family. ๐Ÿ™

3/21/2026

03/22/2026

Compassion Home Day Sponsor
March 22, 2026
Nick & Sydney Springer

All our love Grandma
Dolores Springer
April 13, 1932 ~ March 22, 2021

03/18/2026

Address

20 S. Stewart Avenue
Fremont, MI
49412

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+12317500872

Website

https://givebutter.com/newaygo-county-compassion-home-for-the-terminally-ill, h

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