Gin Borrusch, RN CHPN
Admissions Team Leader

"When someone calls us, you can almost hear the relief in their voice when they realize how quickly we can start to make their life easier.

"You don’t need a referral to call us. If we feel hospice care will be beneficial, we will do all of the legwork and phone-calling necessary to orchestrate a referral."


Call Us Anytime!
Patients are usually referred to Hospice by their physicians. However, referrals also can be made by family members, friends, clergy, hospital social workers, discharge planners or others. Patients and families are encouraged to call Hospice of Northwest Ohio directly – whether or not they have a physician referral – to seek advice and information at any time during their illness. If it appears hospice care would be beneficial, the Hospice staff will work closely with all the appropriate people to help facilitate a referral and admission to our program. Meetings to discuss each patient’s unique needs can be arranged at a time and place that is convenient for family.

For assistance, call 419-661-4001 – between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. – and ask to speak to someone on our Admission Team.

Confused, Frustrated or Overwhelmed?
If you are finding it difficult to determine whether or not hospice care would be beneficial for you or your loved one, click on When Is It Time?

If you are having difficulty discussing end-of-life issues with your family or physician – or feel that some members of your family may be resistant, or in denial – click on Talking About End of Life.

If you are concerned about insurance coverage and the costs of care, click on Costs/Insurance.