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Hospice Respite Care in Lenawee County

We provide hospice respite care in Lenawee County and surrounding areas, including Jackson, Hillsdale, Washtenaw, and Monroe Counties, as part of our Hospice Home inpatient care, offering caregivers the relief they need while ensuring their loved one continues to receive compassionate, professional support.

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Personalized respite care

Personalized Respite Care in Lenawee County

The role of caregiver can be unexpected and overwhelming, and it often changes the dynamic of your most important relationships. Hospice of Lenawee is here to help you step back from the demands of caregiving so you can return to being the spouse, the parent, or the partner your loved one knows and cherishes.

Our Service Area

Hospice of Lenawee proudly serves patients and families throughout Lenawee County and surrounding areas, including Jackson, Hillsdale, Washtenaw, and Monroe Counties.

Hospice of Lenawee
1903 Wolf Creek Highway
Adrian, MI 49221
Main Phone: 517-263-2323
Respite care services

Respite Care Services

Respite care services are provided in our Hospice Home, where patients receive compassionate, around-the-clock care in a comfortable environment while caregivers take time to rest and recharge. Patients may qualify for up to 5 nights stay with Medicare eligibility.

  • Nursing care, personal care, emotional and spiritual support.
  • Education about medications, treatments, and illnesses.
  • Medication management.

Amenities

Apart from our core respite care services, you can choose to stay at our respite home for a short period of time if required. Our amenities include:

Beautiful Grounds and Gardens
Private Outdoor Patios
Large Rooms and Windows
Comfortable Seating
Large Screen Smart TVs
Special Recognition of the Patient's Military Service
Music Enrichment
Hydrotherapy
Therapy Animal Visits

How Do I Know When It's Time?

Learn more about the signs it may be time for hospice and discover how hospice care can help your loved one live with greater comfort and peace.

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Real Stories

"Knowing that we were getting the best care possible took such a large piece of stress out of our lives."

Patt and Mary Helen Hayes

"It is a special calling to work in a Hospice unit...you touched all our lives... you truly make a difference in this world."

Nancy Cotter

"We offer our care to... anyone in the community who would like to receive some support."

Kathy Goetz

Why Hospice of Lenawee is Different

Discover why you should choose us for professional respite care in Lenawee County.

  • We are the only Non-Profit provider of hospice care in Lenawee County with an eight-bed inpatient hospice facility specializing in end-of-life care.
  • As a hospice in Adrian, MI, we are able to serve Lenawee County, and parts of Jackson County, Hillsdale County, Washtenaw County, and Monroe County, allowing us to give more personalized attention and faster response times for on-call emergencies.
  • We offer bereavement services to anyone in our community who has suffered a loss at no charge.
  • We have the only Board Certified Hospice Care Medical Director providing end-of-life care in our community.
  • We offer charity care to ensure that no one in our community is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.
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Hurlbuts in front of Peace Pond
Hospice of Lenawee respite care staff

Our Respite Care Staff

Our respite care team is made up of experienced, compassionate professionals who work together to support patients and their families.

  • Medical Director Certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
  • Residence Care Coordinator, RN.
  • Registered Nurses providing 24/7 care.
  • Social Workers with a Master of Social Work degree.
  • Highly trained Hospice Aides.
  • Spiritual Care Team providing personalized attention.
  • Compassionate Bereavement Team.
  • Admissions & Education Team providing answers about Hospice care.
  • Highly trained Volunteers.

Messages for Our Community

Stay connected by listening to our messages about important updates, events, and "My Hospice" testimonies.

Hospice of Lenawee: My Hospice

Diane

Hospice of Lenawee: My Hospice

Kathy Fuhrman

Hospice of Lenawee: My Hospice

Alexis

Hospice of Lenawee: My Hospice

Amy Palmer

Hospice of Lenawee: My Hospice

Kerri Shadewald LPN

Frequently Asked Questions

Hospice respite care is a service designed to give primary caregivers a temporary break from the physical and emotional demands of caring for a loved one with a terminal illness. During this time, the patient receives the same level of compassionate care they are accustomed to, ensuring there is no interruption in comfort or support.

At Hospice of Lenawee, we understand that caregiving is exhausting work, and we believe that taking time to rest is not a luxury but a necessity. Our team steps in so that caregivers can recharge, attend to personal matters, or simply take a moment to breathe.

The exact duration depends on the caregiver's needs and the patient's care plan. Our team works closely with each family to determine the right amount of time and ensure that the transition in and out of respite care is seamless and stress-free. For eligible patients, Medicare allows up to five consecutive nights of respite care.

Contact Us

If you want to learn more, we invite you to get in touch with us or come to our facility to meet our compassionate team. We serve Lenawee County and surrounding areas, including Jackson, Hillsdale, Washtenaw, and Monroe Counties.

Hospice of Lenawee
1903 Wolf Creek Highway
Adrian, MI 49221
Main Phone: 517-263-2323
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm

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If you or someone you love could benefit from our care options, we invite you to reach out and learn how we can help.

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