Chamber Member Spotlight - Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County

We care how you live!

Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County began in September 1981 as Hospice of Reno County, an all-volunteer organization located in the basement of the Hutchinson Clinic. Our founders, Dr. David, and JoAnn Bouda believed it was important to offer care to terminally ill patients based on a philosophy followed in the hospices of France - to provide comfort and preserve dignity when conventional methods fail.

pictured: Back row, l-r, Andrea Siefkes, Community Liaison and Jill Achatz, Medical Social Worker. Front row, l-r, Cindy Dubovich, Hospice Chaplain; Darla Wilson, VP-Chief Administrative Officer; Kathy Hines, RN-Case Manager; Julie Moore, RN, Clinical Director-Manager.

Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County is known as the leading not-for-profit provider in our 50-mile radius. We are accredited with the Joint Commission, recognizing compliance with the nation's highest, state-of-the-art standards for healthcare quality and safety. Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County receive nice comments on a regular basis. The common theme is the appreciation of the compassion and professionalism shown by our staff. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions or support your medical needs.

Andrea Siefkes, Community Liaison, was interviewed by us. Andrea mentioned there are a couple of reasons why Barton County is a great place to do business. She said, "Supporting local residents to be able to remain in the Ellinwood community by receiving the necessary in-home services. It has been a pleasure meeting people and establishing new relationships." When asked about some advice for new business owners, Andrea replied, "Our iCare values: Integrity, Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence are what we strive to achieve on a daily basis and believe those values would be beneficial for any new business owners."

Check out these three interesting facts about Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County you may not have known.

One of our nurse case managers, Kathy Hines, is a life-long Ellinwood resident and dedicated community member. She enjoys working with and caring for her longtime friends.
Due to our strong agency values and the commitment to our organization, our patients and their families receive care from highly qualified and experienced staff. For example, our therapy department staff years of experience combined reach over 150 years of expertise.
Our agency strives to meet all patients' medical needs through our continuum of services. Whether it is home health, hospice, palliative care, private duty or medical alert systems, we are here to assist you in enhancing your quality of life.

Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County have been Chamber members since 2019. Andrea Siefkes mentioned why they are Chamber Members and stated, "To get more involved in the community and build relationships." We are so appreciative of their membership and hope you have a chance to check out their services.