Madrone Hospice, Inc.

Madrone Hospice, Inc. Madrone Hospice, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to providing Quality, Compassionate Care to patients with life limiting illnesses.

We are located in Yreka, California and provide services to many areas within a 75 mile radius of our office. In 1984, a hospice program was envisioned by a small group of community members. A committee led by Edna Barr met in Bob Kaster’s Law Office to create Madrone Hospice, Inc. The first volunteer training was offered in 1985. In 1987, Rosalind Sumner collaborated with Mary Lou Smith and the S

oroptomists to host the first Art Auction to raise funds for Madrone Hospice. In the early years, Board Members trained volunteers to support dying patients and their families. It soon became obvious that a transition to paid staff was critical for growth. Here are our major milestones:
• 1984: Madrone Hospice was created
• 1990: The McConnell Foundation funded a onetime grant, and the board hired Dan Jacobs as Executive Director
• 1991: The original Hospice Shop was opened by volunteers, including Audrey Wells and Mary Hedge
• 1994: Audrey Flower was hired as Executive Director
• 1995: Hospice was licensed and hired a team of professionals
• 1999: The Hospice House was completed
• 2002: Heartisan Boutique opened
• 2009: Began operation of Madrone Senior Services
• 2012: Audrey Flower retired, Terrie Berentsen hired as Executive Director
• 2012: Served 1000th patient in the Hospice House

Dr. Rich LaCom (Medical Director) and Mary Lou LaCom (Director of Patient Services), along with volunteers and a small team of professionals including Jean Fasig and Catey Olivolo, all wore many hats as they developed Madrone Hospice’s services. During our first year of licensure, we provided hospice care to 19 patients and their families. In 2012, we provided care to 216 individuals. We owe our growth and advancements to the support of the community. Thank you to all who help us achieve our mission of providing quality compassionate care to the people of Northern Siskiyou County.

08/31/2026
💚 What a great day together! 💚We had such a wonderful time at this year’s Madrone staff retreat! Our day was focused on ...
08/28/2026

💚 What a great day together! 💚

We had such a wonderful time at this year’s Madrone staff retreat! Our day was focused on team building, communication, and learning more about how we each work together.

It was especially meaningful to bring all the different branches of Madrone together — from our house and field nurses, to administration, our shop managers, and our Senior Center team. It was a great opportunity to get to know one another, learn about each other’s roles, and better understand how all the pieces come together to serve our community.

A huge thank you to our Executive Director and Board of Directors for making this retreat possible, and to Rhianna Simes of Growing Assets for beautifully facilitating the day. She created a space where everyone had an opportunity to participate, share, listen, and learn.

And, of course, great conversation is always better with good food!

We’re so grateful for our amazing Madrone Hospice team and the heart each person brings to the work we do. Together, we truly are stronger!

08/03/2026
A huge thank you to the Yreka Masonic Lodge for choosing Madrone Hospice as the beneficiary of their community breakfast...
07/20/2026

A huge thank you to the Yreka Masonic Lodge for choosing Madrone Hospice as the beneficiary of their community breakfast! Thanks to their generosity and the support of our amazing community, they were able to raise $1254, including tips for end-of-life care. We are truly grateful for everyone's kindness and support!

07/10/2026
Can we beat last year's total? 💙The Yreka Masonic Lodge is once again donating 100% of the proceeds from their All-You-C...
07/09/2026

Can we beat last year's total? 💙

The Yreka Masonic Lodge is once again donating 100% of the proceeds from their All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast to Madrone Hospice!

📅 Sunday, July 19
⏰ 8:00–11:30 AM
📍 101 3rd St., Yreka

🥞 Adults: $15 | Kids (4+): $5

Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, bring your family and friends, and help support compassionate hospice care in our community.

A big thank you to the Yreka Masonic Lodge for their incredible generosity. We hope to see you there!

Address

255 Collier Circle
Yreka, CA
96097

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+15308423160

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