Holyoke VNA & Hospice Life Care

Holyoke VNA & Hospice Life Care The Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c)(3) agency, was founded in 1905.

The Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c)(3) agency, was founded in 1905 as the District Nurse Service in Holyoke. The Holyoke VNA started with one nurse making thousands of visits in hundreds of patients homes. Since that time, we have grown in number and seen many changes, not only in the communities we serve, but in medicine and technology as well. The Holyoke VNA is dedicated to serving Hampden and Hampshire counties. Commitment to quality patient care has been our focus from the beginning. Through our varied programs and services, we meet this commitment to bring the best in home care available to our community. Programs and Services

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Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association

Programs and Services


We offer a wide range of professional home health care services which promote independence, safety and quality of life in the privacy of your home. The Holyoke VNA team works closely with you and your physician to develop a plan of care which assists you to remain safely at home
•Skilled Nursing

•Social Work

•Dietary Management

•Home Health Aides

•Infusion Therapy

•Wound Care Program

•Cardiac Care

•COPD Care

•Diabetes Management

•Cancer Care at Home

•Hospice Life Care

•Palliative Care

•Telemonitoring Program

•Rehabilitation Department

•Vestibular Therapy

•Total Joint Replacement Program


Hospice Life Care provides compassionate care to terminally ill patients throughout the Pioneer Valley. Hospice's holistic approach to care seeks to make patients as comfortable as possible, and to manage symptoms so that their last days may be spent with dignity and quality. Hospice services are provided at home, assisted living, or in long term care facilities. Hospice addresses not only the physical dimensions of terminal illness, but also the practical, emotional and spiritual. As part of its guiding philosophy, hospice pays special attention to the needs of family members as they make this difficult journey. Hospice Life Care Provides:

•A team of professionals:
- Medical Director
- Registered Nurses
- Social Workers
- Dietician
- Chaplain
- Volunteer Coordinator

•Increased emotional and practical support for the patient and family
•24-hour/seven day availability for problems and emergencies
•Additional help with errands, as well as companionship by trained, compassionate volunteers
•Home Health Aides
•Payment for medication and equipment related to the terminal illness
•Specialized support such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy
•Thirteen (13) months bereavement support

How Hospice Works:
Hospice life Care serves patients and families throughout the Pioneer Valley. The typical patient:

•Has an estimated life expectancy of six months or less; if the disease runs its normal progression
•Is aware of the prognosis and consents to the goals of hospice care, and;
•Has a primary care physician who works with Hospice or delegates care to the Hospice Medical Director

Who Pays for Hospice Care?
•Medicare
•Medicaid
•Private Insurance

Holyoke VNA staff thoroughly research eligibility for payment for each patient. Let Us Know If We Can Help
Hospice referrals can be made by anyone. For example:

•Family, patient him/herself, family friends
•Physicians
•Clergy
•Case Managers
•Or other health care professionals

Quality Matters

If you or someone you know could benefit from Hospice services, please call our
office at 533-3923.

Want to work in healthcare? View our latest opening: https://bit.ly/4smga7m
03/04/2026

Want to work in healthcare? View our latest opening: https://bit.ly/4smga7m

The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association, Inc. is looking to hire a Registered Nurse working full-time for home care experience. The Registered Nurse Case Manager carries and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to patients who are at their homes based on desired o...

Holyoke VNA and Hospice Life Care is proud to partner with Harmony House, to celebrate and support Maureen Groden, RN at...
03/03/2026

Holyoke VNA and Hospice Life Care is proud to partner with Harmony House, to celebrate and support Maureen Groden, RN at her book signing, "When a Loved One Is Dying: Conversations About Care, Connection and Coping," on Thursday, March 26, at the Dumay Center at Elms College, with a free community discussion.
Maureen Groden has been a hospice nurse and educator for several decades. During her career, Maureen held leadership positions as the Director of Hospice and Palliative Care at several major health care systems, including Holyoke VNA and Hospice Life Care. In these roles, Maureen was instrumental in leading quality hospice and palliative care teams in the care of patients with serious and terminal illnesses. Maureen was named “Manager of the Year." by The Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. In addition, the Palliative Care Program received the “Award for Innovation in Palliative Care.”
Maureen has served on numerous committees and conducted dozens of community education programs. She engages the public in discussions on advanced directives, palliative care and hospice. In addition to clinical leadership, Maureen Groden has taught nursing at several local baccalaureate nursing programs. She co-developed and taught an honors-level course entitled, “How Do We Compassionately Talk About Death?” She has presented widely at conferences on Palliative Care and Hospice and has been a member of several professional health care organizations.
Maureen has developed a passion for helping families navigate our health care system when their loved one has a serious illness. She also wants to help families experience a peaceful end-of-life journey. Maureen wrote When a Loved One Is Dying: Conversations About Care, Connection & Coping to help readers understand what happens when people are dying and how to care for them.

**UP TO $10K Sign on Bonus** Holyoke VNA is looking to hire a Physical Therapist. Work with an experienced multidiscipli...
03/03/2026

**UP TO $10K Sign on Bonus** Holyoke VNA is looking to hire a Physical Therapist. Work with an experienced multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing evaluation, treatment planning and implementation for home-bound patients! https://bit.ly/4slR0Wy

The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association is looking to hire a Physical Therapist. Physical Therapist will work with an experienced multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing evaluation, treatment planning and implementation for home-bound patients referred for therapy at the Holyoke VNA. R...

The Holyoke VNA provides compassionate personalized care in the comfort of your home. We deliver comprehensive, cost-eff...
03/02/2026

The Holyoke VNA provides compassionate personalized care in the comfort of your home. We deliver comprehensive, cost-effective services tailored to meet your specific needs. We support you by making it a smooth transition back home and taking care of all of the details. For more information, call 413-534-5691.

This job might be a great fit for you: Patient Access Clinical Coordinator - https://bit.ly/4qPPyKN
02/25/2026

This job might be a great fit for you: Patient Access Clinical Coordinator - https://bit.ly/4qPPyKN

The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association, Inc. is looking to hire a Patient Accounts Clinical Coordinator for a full-time position with the Agency. Patient Access Clinical Coordinator position requires the ability to critically think and to independently make decisions to triage patient, physi...

**UP TO $10K Sign on Bonus** Do you enjoy the autonomy and challenge of home health care? We're hiring Physical Therapis...
02/24/2026

**UP TO $10K Sign on Bonus** Do you enjoy the autonomy and challenge of home health care? We're hiring Physical Therapists! Utilize and develop your skills in case management, fall prevention, specialty equipment ordering, wound care and more! https://bit.ly/4tUw6iI

The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association is looking to hire a Physical Therapist. Physical Therapist will work with an experienced multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing evaluation, treatment planning and implementation for home-bound patients referred for therapy at the Holyoke VNA. R...

We serve Holyoke, Chicopee, South Hadley, West Springfield, Westfield, Southampton, Easthampton, Westhampton, Northampto...
02/23/2026

We serve Holyoke, Chicopee, South Hadley, West Springfield, Westfield, Southampton, Easthampton, Westhampton, Northampton, Hadley, Amherst, Granby, Belchertown, Ludlow, Wilbraham, Palmer, Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Agawam, and Southwick! For more information on the services we provide, visit www.holyokevna.org.

Want to work at Holyoke VNA & Hospice? We're hiring in Holyoke, MA! Click for details: https://bit.ly/46ZwYJ5
02/18/2026

Want to work at Holyoke VNA & Hospice? We're hiring in Holyoke, MA! Click for details: https://bit.ly/46ZwYJ5

The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Patient Accounts Coordinator. # Patient Accounts Coordinator position will effectively and efficiently contribute to a successful Revenue Cycle for the home care and hospice programs. # full time position will jo...

**UP TO $10K Sign on Bonus** Holyoke VNA is looking to hire a Physical Therapist. Work with an experienced multidiscipli...
02/18/2026

**UP TO $10K Sign on Bonus** Holyoke VNA is looking to hire a Physical Therapist. Work with an experienced multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing evaluation, treatment planning and implementation for home-bound patients! https://bit.ly/4aBBiiF

$10,000 Sign on Bonus Available The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association is looking to hire a Physical Therapist. Physical Therapist will work with an experienced multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing evaluation, treatment planning and implementation for home-bound patients referred f...

Hospice Life Care provides support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, wherever the patient calls home. If you have any q...
02/16/2026

Hospice Life Care provides support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, wherever the patient calls home. If you have any questions regarding our Hospice Life Care program or to make a referral, please contact Hospice Life Care at (413) 533-3923.

We're hiring! Read about our latest job opening here: VNA Registered Nurse (RN) - https://bit.ly/3Zt9xnx
02/12/2026

We're hiring! Read about our latest job opening here: VNA Registered Nurse (RN) - https://bit.ly/3Zt9xnx

The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association, Inc. is looking to hire a Registered Nurse working full time for home care experience. The Registered Nurse carries and ultimate responsibility for quality of nursing care provided to patients who are at their homes based on desired outcomes consisten...

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575 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA
01040

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+14135345691

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