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Helping Hearts Hospice

Compassionate Hospice Care in Daviess, Knox, Martin, and Pike Counties

When facing a terminal illness, both patients and families deserve comfort, respect, and genuine support. At Helping Hearts Hospice, a program of Daviess Community Hospital, we understand the challenges and emotions involved in this journey. That’s why we are dedicated to providing exceptional hospice care throughout Daviess, Knox, Martin, and Pike counties in Indiana.

Our team is here for you—wherever you call home—offering personalized care that focuses on pain management, emotional well-being, and quality of life.

If your loved one needs hospice care in Daviess, Knox, Martin, or Pike County, Indiana, call us today at 812-254-8950. Compassionate support is just a phone call away.


Why Choose Helping Hearts Hospice?

  • Aide Services 7 Days a Week: Available in patients’ homes or assisted living facilities, and Monday–Friday in area nursing homes across all four counties.
  • Experienced, Compassionate Team: Our nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers work together to provide holistic care for every patient and family.
  • Personalized Support: We honor each patient’s wishes and unique needs, ensuring compassionate, dignified care in familiar surroundings.
  • Local Commitment: We bring expert care and the support and comfort you and your loved ones need directly to you in Daviess, Knox, Martin, and Pike counties

Our Hospice Services

Helping Hearts Hospice at Daviess Community Hospital is proud to offer a full range of hospice services for residents of Daviess, Knox, Martin, and Pike counties, including:

  • Pain and symptom management
  • Palliative care focusing on comfort and quality of life
  • Specialized nursing care
  • Bathing and personal care
  • Social work and counseling services
  • Chaplain and spiritual support
  • Volunteer companionship
  • Medications and supplies for symptom control
  • Durable medical equipment
  • Bereavement and family support

Aide services are available 7 days a week in homes and assisted living facilities, and Monday–Friday in nursing homes across our service area.


Who Is Eligible for Hospice Care?

Hospice care is designed for individuals who have a life-limiting illness, with a prognosis of six months or less if the disease runs its natural course. Helping Hearts Hospice is here to support patients and families in Daviess, Knox, Martin, and Pike counties when:

  • Curative treatments are no longer effective
  • The focus shifts to comfort and quality of life
  • Further aggressive treatments are not beneficial

Our team will help you determine if hospice is the right choice for your situation and guide you through every step with compassion and understanding.


No One Is Turned Away

Most hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurances. At Helping Hearts Hospice, no one in Daviess, Knox, Martin, or Pike County is denied care due to inability to pay. We also rely on generous community donations to help us provide the highest quality care for every patient.


Your Journey, Our Compassion

“There is perhaps no more difficult journey than the one taken by terminally ill patients and their families. But this is not a journey you have to take alone. Let us care for, comfort, and support you and your loved ones during this time. The power of touch, a warm smile, kind words, and compassionate care will never be forgotten.”


Contact Helping Hearts Hospice Today

If you or a loved one in Daviess, Knox, Martin, or Pike County, Indiana is considering hospice care, we are here to help. Reach out today for a caring, confidential conversation:

Let us support you with dignity, comfort, and compassion—every step of the way.


Frequently Asked Questions

Where is hospice care provided?
We serve patients in homes, assisted living, and nursing homes across Daviess, Knox, Martin, and Pike counties in Indiana.

Who is on the hospice team?
Our team includes experienced nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and trained volunteers—all committed to your well-being.

Is hospice care covered by insurance?
Yes, most services are covered. We work with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances to ensure you receive the care you need.

How do I start hospice care?
Contact us at 812-254-8950 or email MWininger@dchosp.org for information and support.