Hospice Inpatient Facility

In 1994, the Hospice Board determined that it should pursue the development of a Hospice Center for short and/or long term residential stays and for episodes of acute patient care as needed. A Hospice Steering Committee was appointed to create a master plan, raise funds for the facility and see the building project to completion.

A collaborative arrangement was formed with the Columbus Regional Hospital Foundation to work together to raise the needed 4.9 million dollars to build the Hospice Center. A Capital Campaign Committee was formed and the fund drive was officially launched at the Hospice annual Concert held on September 1, 2000.

Construction began on the new Hospice Center in November 2002. The 32,000
square foot building with a 12,000 square foot basement includes:

Fourteen private patient rooms on the ground floor
A bereavement center to serve families and community members
An educational center for the community and health care providers on end-of-life issues and pain and symptom control
Office space for 35 clinical personnel who serve an average of 90 patients per day. In addition, it houses office space for 15 administrative personnel who serve the entire 15 county service area.

The first patient was admitted on February 17, 2004 in the new inpatient facility. The number of patients cared for in the facility continues to increase, and in 2006, 429 patients received inpatient care.

For more information about Hospice Inpatient Services please contact:
Freda Lawson, Patient Care Coordinator
812-314-8001
1-800-841-4938 ext. 8001

Gift Shop

The Hospice gift shop offers a wide variety of merchandise, from everyday items to unique finds at great prices. In addition to snacks and toiletries there are wonderful gift ideas such as scented candles, potpourris, and body lotions and creams. The Lady Primrose lotion, creme and talcum powder - a classic fragrance and Oprah's favorite - can be found here. The shop also carries an extensive selection of the Willow Tree Collection with over 50 collectibles, each representing a quality or sentiment that helps one feel close to others, heal wounds or treasure relationships. Seasonal items are carried to accommodate your holiday needs.

Come and browse through our gift shop and enjoy the casual ambiance.

Location & Hours:
Hospice of South Central Indiana, Inc.
Gift Shop (Lobby area)
2626 E. 17th Street
Columbus, IN 47201

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

For further information on the Gift Shop contact:
The Fund Development and Marketing Department at 812.314.8053 or toll free 1.800.841.4938 ext. 8053, or by email at dcummings@crh.org.

Hospice of South Central Indiana
Inpatient Facility
2626 East 17th Street
Columbus, Indiana 47201
812-314-8001
1-800-841-4938 ext. 8001

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