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Commemorating 30 Years of Compassionate Care  It all began over 30 years ago when a few local folks gathered on a back porch, knowing there was a better way, and started to figure out how to make it happen. That’s when the idea of hospice was first considered in North Carolina. Those dedicated individuals wanted to improve the way people die. They knew that most people, given a choice, would prefer to die at home - surrounded by family, with dignity, peace, and as comfortable as possible. They were successful.
Thanks to our Supporters
Since 1979, we have felt the strong presence of support from the community. We appreciate the many partnerships, sponsors, loyal friends, advocates, patients and families we’ve had the pleasure to know during the last 30 years. It’s an honor to pause, and simply say thank you for the support. And it will be our privilege to serve for decades to come.
Milestones At-A-Glance
1979: Served first hospice patient in North Carolina
1984: Became a United Way agency
1985: Government created the Hospice Medicare Benefit – increasing use of hospice
1990: Grief Counseling Center open to anyone in the community
1991: Carousel Program launched to meet needs of grieving children and pediatric patients
1998: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home opened and served 405 patients the first year
2003 - 2006: Opened offices in Salisbury, Mocksville, & Walnut Cover to better serve patients
2005: Expanded Hospice Home to meet growing demand and moved Winston-Salem offices to CareCenter Campus
2009: Celebrates 30th year
Did you know…
-Hospice & Palliative CareCenter was the first hospice in North Carolina
-Services are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance
-Anyone, including friends and family, can make a referral
-Most families say – “I wish we had called sooner”
-Thanks to community support, our programs and services are provided to anyone in need regardless of ability to pay
-We serve 13 counties from 4 offices located in Winston-Salem, Walnut Cove, Mocksville, and Salisbury
Mission
Hospice & Palliative CareCenter provides compassionate care for individuals living with a life-limiting illness, and their families, through quality medical, emotional, spiritual, and social support.
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