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Arkansas Hospice plans to construct a 12-bed Hospice Home in Russellville to serve the Arkansas River Valley community.

Meet the Capital Campaign Committee 

Meet Jim Bob Humphrey: Chair of AHF's $3,000,000 Capital Campaign

The project design has evolved from a larger building to a smaller, more comfortable hospice home! Three years ago, Arkansas Hospice first met with community leaders in Russellville and surrounding communities and shared its dream of opening a hospice center to serve the River Valley area. Enthusiastic support for the idea followed and then our fundraising campaign, led by community volunteers, was soon established.
To date, $1,571,000 has been committed to this vision. Thank you for your generous support!

Why is the design changing?
Last fall, Medicare regulations governing access and payment for services in hospice facilities tightened for the first time in 24 years. In light of these changes, we felt it was important to re-assess the type of facility that would best meet the community’s needs while being financially sustainable and able to withstand any future cuts in Medicare funding.

What’s the new plan?
With information gathered from ideas throughout the country, we’ve changed the facility design from a more expensive, 20-bed hospice center to a comfortable, 12-bed home. Each bedroom in the new hospice home will still have a private bath and the latest technology to ensure medical safety and excellent care. Bedrooms will open off of a large kitchen/dining/hearth area, much like in your own home. Our staff will receive special training emphasis on keeping the environment like a home. Family and friends, even pets, will be encouraged to spend time with their loved ones.
We believe this new vision of the River Valley Hospice Home will be more comfortable for patients and families, financially sustainable and an even better fit for our community.