Hospice
at Otterbein SeniorLife
Comfort, Dignity, and Peace of Mind
Otterbein Hospice, Universal Hospice, & Ashanti Hospice
Otterbein SeniorLife Hospice is a compassionate care philosophy designed for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses or conditions, along with their families and caregivers. Our interdisciplinary hospice care team, which includes a nurse, chaplain, and social worker, provides support and services that prioritize quality of life, peace, and comfort.
In collaboration with your family, we create a personalized care plan to ensure that your loved one’s wishes are honored, making their final journey uniquely theirs. While hospice care focuses on individuals nearing the end of life, it also emphasizes living each moment with the highest quality of life.
Our holistic approach to end-of-life care surrounds your family with a network of dedicated professionals who provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support, relieving symptoms and other stressors associated with illness.
Our hospice services are available in 25 counties across Ohio, under three branches of Otterbein hospice care:
- Butler
- Clermont
- Clinton
- Fayette
- Greene
- Hamilton
- Highland
- Miami
- Montgomery
- Preble
- Warren
Ashanti Hospice:
- Fulton
- Lucas
- Ottawa
- Wood
- Auglaize
- Champaign
- Clark
- Franklin
- Hardin
- Licking
- Logan
- Madison
- Shelby
- Union
Determining When to Consider Hospice Care
When Is Hospice Appropriate?
Hospice services can provide valuable support to families well before the end of life. To qualify for hospice care, an individual must have a terminal diagnosis and a prognosis of six months or less. Both the individual and their family must agree to focus on comfort measures. Additionally, hospice care may be extended beyond six months with a physician’s recertification.
How We Support
Hospice Services
- Expert medical care support
- Pain management
- Symptom control
- Emotional and spiritual support
- Home care supplies and equipment coordination
- Medication management
- Massage and aromatherapy
- Additional professional consultation
- Bereavement
“The staff went above and beyond to make sure Dave’s final days were memorable – bringing in food from our favorite restaurant and, one day, surprising us with a car ride to get some fresh air and ice cream. Because of their support and care, Dave was able to stay at home with our family and our beloved dogs.”
– Dot, Otterbein Hospice family member
Serving You Where You’re Most Comfortable
Hospice Care Setting
In addition to providing hospice care in your home, Otterbein offers hospice care in the following places — an Otterbein location, a long-term care community, or wherever you or your loved one needs us most.
- Independent living
- Nursing community
- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Hospitals
Making Hopes, Wishes, and Dreams Come True
Every Moment Matters
To further enhance Otterbein Hospice, we strive to uncover an individual’s long-held hopes and dreams, seeking creative ways to make those dreams a reality through the Every Moment Matters Program. The program is founded on the following basic principles:
- Familiar surroundings
- Choices
- Celebrations
- Moments with loved ones
- Increased time with partners
Recognized for Exceptional Veterans Hospice Care
Ashanti Hospice, We Honor Veterans Partner
The Ashanti Hospice team has been recognized as a We Honor Veterans agency. By becoming a We Honor Veterans Partner, Ashanti Hospice will be better prepared to:
- Build professional and organizational capacity to provide quality care for veterans
- Develop and/or strengthen partnerships with the VA and other veteran organizations
- Increase access to hospice for veterans in their community
- Network with other hospice care teams across the country to learn about best practice models
We are proud to serve those who have served our country.
Seeking Dedicated and Compassionate Volunteers
Volunteer with Otterbein SeniorLife Hospice
Volunteers play a vital role in our hospice team and significantly impact the lives of others during their end-of-life journey. All hospice volunteers complete a thorough orientation and receive ongoing free training.
Raising the Bar for Hospice Care
Professional Certification and Memberships
In addition to being certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), Otterbein Hospice also belongs to the following professional organizations:
How Can We Help?
Contact Otterbein Hospice Today
Contact us by submitting the online form or calling us at 513-696-8540.
