STEUBEN COUNTY — Fort Wayne-based Stillwater Hospice began providing services in Steuben County, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, extending its coverage area to 13 counties.
Stillwater is now the only nonprofit hospice provider based in the region, offering in-home and facility-based care for patients in residential homes, assisted living facilities and nursing communities. The growth also marks the nonprofit’s first major geographic growth in several years
The expansion includes an investment of about $185,000 and an initial team made up of a registered nurse case manager, social worker, spiritual care counselor, certified nursing assistant and admissions nurse. Some roles were filled internally, while others were hired from the local community. Stillwater is also seeking volunteers to assist with companionship, administrative work and other supportive activities…