Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

11/21/2025

Whiskey lovers, this one’s for you. Our Jingle & Joy Gala will feature a rare bourbon bundle for the last paddle standing (aka Grand Jingle Finale), offering a chance to take home hard-to-find bottles that are even harder to part with.

🥃 Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade 107 Proof, 10-Year
🥃 Weller Aged 12 Years
🥃 Woodford Reserve, personally selected by Pender ABC
🥃 Eagle Rare Aged 10 Years

This festive evening will bring together friends, partners, and supporters for a night filled with joy and purpose. Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, seasonal cocktails, and live music. The celebration continues with dancing and special opportunities to bid on one-of-a-kind items in both the silent and live auctions.

More holiday previews are on the way as we count down to Jingle & Joy. Cheers to a memorable season ahead.

11/20/2025

Caring for a loved one at the end of life is never easy. When families trust us during these moments, we do everything we can to bring comfort, peace, and support.

One family recently shared:
“The staff here was so friendly and made sure we knew what was happening each day. The hospice center brought so much peace to our loved one and allowed him to have meaningful visits with family and friends. I will be forever grateful and highly recommend them to anyone in this tough position.”

We are honored to walk beside families during some of life’s hardest days. If you or someone you love needs support, we are here to help.

11/19/2025

A Holiday Preview: SATC Pearl & Crystal Necklace

Add sparkle to your season with a show-stopping auction item inspired by “Sex and the City 2.” This pearl and crystal collar necklace, a replica of the iconic Rodrigo Otazu piece worn by Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, is perfect for holiday parties or as a standout gift.

Other sneak peek auction items include:
🎁 Golf Cart Rental from Bazen Golf Carts
🎁 Scenic Coastal Golf Experience for four at North Shore Country Club

More holiday magic is on the way as we get closer to the gala!

11/17/2025

A First Look at Jingle & Joy Auction Highlights: Private Feast for 8

Treat your loved ones to an unforgettable experience. One of this year’s featured auction items is a Private Feast for Eight prepared in your home by Chef James Iseton. With more than 20 years of bringing Southern flavors to the Carolinas, Chef James will craft a pre-fixe dinner you’ll talk about long after the holidays end.

You’ll also find more holiday cheer in this year’s lineup, including:
🎁 Gold Range Membership at Range Time Guns & Outfitting
🎁 Holiday Glow Gift Certificate to REVIVAL Laser and Skin Clinic
🎁 Cape Fear Culinary Adventure Package with gift cards to favorite local restaurants

Stay tuned for more festive previews as we count down to Jingle & Joy!

11/16/2025

As we continue to shine a light on National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we’re proud to share an important achievement from within our own team.

Dr. Deric Weiss, Chief Medical Officer at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, has earned the designation of Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM) — the highest honor awarded by AAHPM.

This distinction reflects Dr. Weiss’s outstanding leadership and his deep commitment to improving quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness. He will be formally recognized at the AAHPM Annual Assembly in San Diego in March 2026.

Help us congratulate Dr. Weiss on this incredible achievement!

11/15/2025

As we celebrate and honor our amazing Nurse Practitioners this week, we want to recognize the comfort, skill, and steady support they bring to the patients and families we serve. Their expertise helps people living with serious illness feel heard, understood, and cared for.

Only a few of our outstanding nurse practitioners are pictured, but all have our gratitude this week and every week. 💜🩺💜

Thank you for the compassion you share, the comfort you provide, and the difference you make across our community. Happy Nurse Practitioners Week!

11/14/2025

Thank You to Our Jingle & Joy Major Sponsors! ✨

The Jingle & Joy Gala is more than a celebration; it’s a fundraiser that helps ensure compassionate care for patients and families across our community. We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors, whose generosity makes this event possible:

🎁 Presenting Sponsor: First Citizens Bank
🎀 Auction Paddle Sponsor: The DFS Agency
💎 Mobile Bidding Sponsor: Perry’s Emporium
🍸 Cocktail Hour Sponsor: Windham Distributing Co.
🎶 Jingle Bell Rock Sponsor: Coastal Dermatology
🚗 Valet Parking Sponsor: David & Michel Hunt Family
🅿️ Parking Deck Sponsor: International Paper
🌸 Powder Room Sponsor: Bug-N-A-Rug Exterminators
🤝 Coat Check Sponsors: Delaney Radiology & Andrews Mortuary & Crematory

Your support helps bring comfort, dignity, and care to those who need it most. We can’t wait to celebrate the season together at Jingle & Joy: Saturday, December 6 at Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center.

🎟️ Tickets available now – link in comments!

11/13/2025

November is a meaningful month for our mission! It's National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Family Caregiver Month, and more. Across our region, local and state leaders have issued proclamations recognizing the importance of compassionate care and the dedication of those who provide it.

Recently, our teams were honored at several ceremonies, including:

💜 Brunswick County Commissioners honoring our Five-Star Hospice rating and declaring November as Hospice & Palliative Care Month
💜 A proclamation from the City of Wilmington for National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
💜 A statewide proclamation from Governor Josh Stein recognizing Family Caregiver Month
💜 A statewide proclamation for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

These moments remind us how important it is to raise awareness for the care so many families rely on. Thank you to our teams who represented LifeCare at each event and to every teammate who makes this work possible every day.

11/12/2025

Join us for Jingle & Joy, a festive evening featuring dinner, live music, auctions, and dancing, all in support of compassionate care for patients and families across our community.

This elegant holiday celebration brings people together to share joy, generosity, and the spirit of giving back. Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today! https://JingleandJoy.org

🎄 Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕕 6–10 PM
📍 Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor all who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and strength. Your service and dedication inspire us daily.

We're also privileged to report that our South Carolina team just recently joined our North Carolina team in achieving Level Five status in the We Honor Veterans program, the highest national distinction for veteran-focused hospice care.

This recognition is especially fitting today, as it reflects our shared commitment to ensuring every veteran in our care is met with compassion, respect, and understanding. Through ongoing education, partnerships, and dedicated volunteer programs, we’re honored to serve those who have served us all.

To every veteran, and to the families who stand beside them, thank you. ❤️🤍💙

11/10/2025

Tickets Now on Sale! ✨Join us for Jingle & Joy, a festive evening filled with dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, a DJ, and dancing, all in support of compassionate care for patients and families across our community.

This elegant holiday celebration brings people together to share joy, generosity, and the spirit of giving back. Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today! 🎟️ Link in comments

11/07/2025

We’re so thankful for our incredible volunteers. They make a meaningful difference in our community every single day. Congratulations to Kathleen on this well-deserved Healthcare Heroes nomination!

👏 Join us in congratulating Kathleen Rankhorn, Volunteer with Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on being named a finalist in the Volunteer category for the 2025 Health Care Heroes Awards!

View the full list of finalists and grab your tickets now at WilmingtonHCHeroes.com