Gentiva Hospice

09/28/2026

🧡BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER🧡

If you have a heart for helping others, becoming a hospice volunteer is a meaningful way to make a difference.
Our volunteers provide comfort and support to patients and families through companionship, office assistance, bereavement support, veteran services, and special projects.
Volunteer schedules are flexible, training is provided, and teens ages 16-17 may assist with office tasks.
Sharing your time as a hospice volunteer is deeply rewarding and truly appreciated.

Volunteer roles include direct patient support and administrative support.

No medical training? No problem.

WAYS YOU CAN SERVE:
* Hold a hand, share a story
* Listen, read or sing
* Play a game, bake or garden
* Provide administrative support
* Reminisce

Ready to help? Contact us today by phone or email:
Paul Barber 208-765-3452
[email protected]

09/18/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the North Idaho Quilters for their beautiful quilt donations to our Gentiva Hospice Coeur d'Alene patients. 💜

Your time, talent, and generosity provide more than warmth and comfort. Each quilt is a meaningful gift that brings peace, dignity, and a reminder that our patients are cared for and loved during their hospice journey.

We are truly grateful for your compassion and dedication to serving our community. Thank you for helping us wrap our patients in comfort and kindness. 🧵❤️

08/07/2026

National Wellness Month encourages all of us to make our well-being a priority. From staying active and getting enough sleep to managing stress and practicing self-care, healthy habits help support a healthier, more balanced life. This month, take a moment to do something that helps you feel your best.

08/06/2026

It is our privilege to care for our community, delivering compassion and comfort when it matters most. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we were named to the 2026 MatrixCare Hospice Honors list. To earn this award, agencies must surpass the MatrixCare National Performance Score on at least 20 evaluated survey questions. It’s a testament to the impact our clinicians make every day in the lives of the patients and families we serve. If you know someone who could benefit from our care, call us at 855-488-7026. We’re here 24/7/365.

08/03/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month—a reminder that vaccines play an important role in protecting your health throughout adulthood. Whether it's a tetanus booster, shingles vaccine, or other recommended immunizations, staying up to date can help keep you healthy and protected. Consider adding a vaccine check-in to your next doctor's appointment.

07/29/2026

No two patients are alike—so their care shouldn’t be either. It is our privilege to offer specialty programs designed to address the unique needs of individuals facing life-limiting illness, combining expertise, education, and ongoing support for patients and families. Learn more about these personalized care options: https://birdeye.cx/63swxh

07/24/2026

Sometimes, the most meaningful thing you can offer is simply your presence. As a hospice volunteer, you bring comfort, companionship, and dignity to patients and families when it matters most. If you’re ready to make a lasting difference through small, heartfelt moments, we’d love to have you join us. Learn more today by visiting: https://birdeye.cx/pw5qdv

07/21/2026

Words like these mean the world to us. Every review is a heartfelt reminder of why we show up each day—to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to families when it matters most. If you or someone you love is facing end-of-life care decisions, we invite you to contact our 24/7 nurse line at 855-488-7026.

07/14/2026

Contrary to the popular misconception, hospice isn’t a building. Rather, it’s a compassionate approach focused on comfort and support—with care provided wherever you call home. To learn more about our care and how it can help you and the ones you love make the most of every moment, please call our 24/7 nurse line at 855-488-7026.

07/09/2026

At Gentiva, caring for veterans goes beyond meeting medical needs—it’s about recognizing their service, honoring their stories, and creating meaningful moments that bring joy and connection. Recently, one of our patients in North Carolina, and a proud U.S. Army veteran, reminded us just how powerful those moments can be. Read his story now: https://birdeye.cx/78a2ve

07/04/2026

However you celebrate Independence Day—whether it’s parades, fireworks, or a backyard barbecue—we hope it’s spent with the people who matter most. Happy 4th of July from our family to yours!

06/25/2026

Sometimes, what matters most is simply being there. Hospice volunteers offer companionship, comfort, and connection – creating calm and meaningful moments for patients and families. If you have time and compassion to share, we invite you to learn more about volunteering with Gentiva: https://birdeye.cx/q70740

06/22/2026

As summer begins, we’re reminded that the best moments are the ones we share. Here’s to a season filled with connection, compassion, and care – starting today.

05/29/2026

Our hearts are full of gratitude today! 💝 The wonderful North Idaho quilters have blessed our patients at Gentiva Hospice CDA with their beautiful, handcrafted quilts. Each stitch represents love, care, and comfort during precious moments.

These amazing quilters understand that sometimes the smallest gestures create the biggest impact. Their thoughtful donation brings warmth and peace to those who need it most.

Community kindness like this reminds us why we do what we do. When neighbors come together to support one another, beautiful things happen.

05/27/2026

Recently, hospice care looked like the fresh mountain air, the sound of the Yaak River, and one final journey filled with love. Honored to walk alongside this patient and family as Gentiva Hospice Coeur D'Alene helped create a meaningful goodbye in a place that held deep memories and peace. Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer is presence, dignity, and the chance for one last beautiful moment together.

This is what hospice care truly means - creating space for love, connection, and the fulfillment of heartfelt wishes. Every story matters. Every moment counts.

What simple moment in nature brings you the most peace? 💙

05/08/2026

Honored to facilitate Coffee Connection Hour with our hospice Veterans today at Gentiva Hospice.

A meaningful time of stories, connection, laughter, and support while honoring those who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. We are grateful for the opportunity to hold space for these incredible Veterans and their families. ❤️

02/05/2026

10/28/2021

During Pastoral Care Week, we want to give a big THANK YOU to Gene Pepiton, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator at our office. We appreciate the work you do each and every day for our patients, their families and caregivers, our Kindred staff, and our community at large!