Compassus

I recently had to commit my Mom to hospice. I'm thankful that I chose compasses. They were so kind and took good care of my Mom until she passed 06/21. I feel like God has this really big garden with fluffy, colorful flowers. And when there is a need God picks the flowers that are the beautiful souls that is the staff at compasses. I didn't meet not one person who wasn't worthy of this review. The grounds are beautiful with in and out access to the patients rooms with a beautiful garden view. It was quiet and peaceful. Thank you Compasses staff for making my Moms transition comfortable and ok for me and my family. RIP Kathryn Eiland-Guthrie.

If you or your loved one need palliative or hospice care there could be no other choice than Compassus. While my wife needed palliative and hospice care, not one Compassus employee were ever anything but kind, compassionate and caring.

I wanted to express my personal gratitude for the effort and support that Compassus contributed during the recent stay of Bob. The facilities were lovely and provided a comforting and comfortable place for us as his family and friends. The facility was quiet ( no hospital vibe) and warm with many options provided by staff including the families choice of music, snacks, etc. The views out the french doors, the birds and cozy fireplace setting surrounded us with a true feeling of comfort and support. We were there during a sunny time, which Bob was able to enjoy since there was an entire wall of windows/doors. The staff said the beds can be wheeled out the doors to allow all to enjoy the sunshine. Practical considerations like the a full kitchen and small fridge in the rooms, were thoughtful and helped smooth out our stay. The staff were all so professional and supportive….. some almost felt like extended members of our family. They were always there to look after Bob and also us, with kind words and helpful suggestions. The invaluable support of the volunteers, kept the bird feeders full even during brutally cold weather and those sewing unique bed gowns offered a daily opportunity for a smile. With sincere appreciation….. Susan Becker

I cannot say enough about the care my son Jeff received at Compassus.  I came to hospice looking for relief from months of trying to find solutions to his health issues. When it became clear that solutions were not going to be found we came to Compassus. In Comassus we found people who helped us to understand and accept what was happening to Jeff; helping us to find closure. Jeff was comfortable, cared for, and in the end safe. Julie, his nurse, clearly explained what was going on with Jeff, so we could understand what Jeff was experiencing. All of the staff who gave him care talked about what they were doing and why they were doing it. We felt included. The physical setting of the facility was beautiful.  His room was calm and quiet.  The view from the French doors was astounding, even on a gloomy January day.  There were squirrels running up and down the partitions on the patio, garden plots, and winding paths.  It was very comforting to take a break and walk around. Christopher the Chaplin was special to us. Knowing he visited with Jeff was so important to us. The competent staff and calming atmosphere gave us the peace we needed during a difficult time.

There is no way my sister and I would have endured the process of my mother’s passing without her end of life caregiver, RN Mark. The care at Compassus was wonderful. The caseworkers and the staff went out of their way to ensure my mother, as well as my sister and I, were as comfortable as possible. The grounds and gardens are beautiful and peaceful. I was so grateful to Mark for providing me with Barbara Karnes booklet "Gone From My Sight", which I still go back to over and over, even a month after her passing. This booklet is SO important if you have a sacred person nearing the end of life. I cannot recommend it enough (and her Instagram page "barbarakarnesrn") and I only wish I’d had it in the months prior to my mothers passing. All the signs were there, but I didn’t recognize them. I learned there is a roadmap of sorts, an unfolding, to the process of dying. We were so emotional, raw and often terrified during my mothers end of life journey. I’m so grateful to God that although deeply painful for us, my mother’s passing was peaceful for the most part, and I credit RN Mark for ensuring hers and our comfort during that most difficult time. Mark, thank you for being such a kind and compassionate human being. Thank you for taking care of my mother Judy, and for taking care of us. We learned so much from you and we will never forget you. Never.

I have had a family member in this facility before when it was St. Vincent's. I am not sure about the name change but the facility itself was gross in comparison to 15 years ago. Apparently maintenance and cleaning are not in the budget, which is sad given the cost. I cleaned the dirty dishes in the kitchen but not the filthy floor. The ceiling tiles by the ceiling vents were gross and there were cobwebs. There was a recliner from the turn of the century with a shredded foot stool.The RN was kind and caring.

Compassus in-home hospice care was exceptional!!! My Dad just passed away July 5th, and Casey R. Our wonderful in-home RN was at our home within 20 minutes of us calling her!.... Casey, I want to personally say THANK YOU from our Family! My Dad got the passing that he wanted: Peaceful, Private, quiet, without pain, and at home with his Family. Thank you Casey!!!