Good Samaritan Hospice

Good Samaritan Hospice Hospice | Palliative | Home Health

Your community-based hospice since 1992 🏡
Serving the Roanoke region, New River Valley, Lynchburg and surrounding areas.

Non-profit care that honors what matters most to you and your family.

For August, we are honored to recognize our Good Sam Heroes: Maddie Yoder, Sarah Lawhorn-Spencer, Brittany Cupp, Joshua ...
09/10/2026

For August, we are honored to recognize our Good Sam Heroes: Maddie Yoder, Sarah Lawhorn-Spencer, Brittany Cupp, Joshua Christian, Saundra Pulling, Leah Bivins, Dakota Slick, Amy Jeffreys, Bobby Pickle, Catherine Backus, Krista Vaughn, Treaston King, Teresa Bailey, Eden Hill, Kelli Dorsey, and Carolyn Moseley.

Each recognition reflects the gratitude of families who experienced compassion, comfort, and support during a meaningful time in their lives.

Thank you to each of our August Good Sam Heroes for the care you give and the difference you make for the patients and families we serve.

Medication routines can change quickly after a hospitalization, surgery, new diagnosis or change in condition.Skilled ho...
09/09/2026

Medication routines can change quickly after a hospitalization, surgery, new diagnosis or change in condition.

Skilled home health can help patients and caregivers review what changed, understand what each medication is for, watch for side effects and know when to call for help. That kind of support can turn a confusing care plan into more confidence at home.

Read the blog: Medication Safety at Home: How Skilled Home Health Can Help

goodsam.care/insights/medication-safety-at-home-home-health

On Labor Day, we pause to recognize the people whose work brings comfort, dignity and support to others.At Good Sam, mis...
09/07/2026

On Labor Day, we pause to recognize the people whose work brings comfort, dignity and support to others.

At Good Sam, mission-driven care takes people who can bring skill, compassion and steadiness into homes, facilities and hard conversations. Our team helps patients and families feel seen, supported and cared for during some of life’s most meaningful moments.

If you are looking for work that matters beyond a task list, this is the kind of team worth knowing.

Explore open opportunities at goodsam.care/careers

Dementia is often described as memory loss, but families know it can affect much more: communication, swallowing, safety...
09/02/2026

Dementia is often described as memory loss, but families know it can affect much more: communication, swallowing, safety, sleep, movement, nutrition and daily care.

When dementia reaches an advanced stage, hospice can help families focus on comfort, dignity and quality of life. The hospice team can support symptom management, caregiver education, equipment needs and the grief families may carry throughout the journey.

Read the blog: Hospice and Dementia: Comfort, Dignity, and Support for Families
goodsam.care/insights/hospice-and-dementia-support-for-families

Music has a way of comforting the soul when words aren't enough. A huge thank you to Sibyl Fishburn and Carla Fosbre, wh...
09/01/2026

Music has a way of comforting the soul when words aren't enough. A huge thank you to Sibyl Fishburn and Carla Fosbre, who brought the gentle, soothing sounds of their dulcimers to our hospice house this past Friday.

Their gift of music creates moments of deep peace and comfort for our patients and families when they need it most.

Grief does not follow a straight line. It does not keep a schedule, move at the same pace for everyone, or disappear bec...
08/30/2026

Grief does not follow a straight line. It does not keep a schedule, move at the same pace for everyone, or disappear because the rest of the world has gone back to normal.

On National Grief Awareness Day, we pause to recognize the many ways grief can show up: in quiet moments, in ordinary routines, in milestones, in memories, and in the love that remains after loss.

At Good Sam, we believe no one should have to walk through grief alone. Through bereavement support, community groups, and programs for children and families, we are here to offer space, compassion, and connection when the road feels heavy.

If you or someone you love is grieving, support is available.

Learn more about Good Sam’s grief support programs at goodsam.care/grief-support.

Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone — 32 years of dedicated service from our amazing Social Worker, Kathy! F...
08/29/2026

Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone — 32 years of dedicated service from our amazing Social Worker, Kathy! For over three decades, Kathy has brought compassion, wisdom, and unwavering support to countless patients and families during some of life’s most tender moments.

Her dedication to the mission of Good Samaritan Hospice has touched so many lives, and her heart for this work continues to inspire everyone around her.

Kathy, thank you for 32 years of showing up with grace, empathy, and heart. We are so grateful to have you on our team!

Palliative care is not the same as hospice, and families do not have to wait until the end of life to ask about it.Palli...
08/28/2026

Palliative care is not the same as hospice, and families do not have to wait until the end of life to ask about it.

Palliative care supports people living with serious illness by helping manage symptoms, clarify goals, support decision-making, and improve quality of life. It can be especially helpful for people living with conditions such as heart failure, COPD, cancer, dementia, kidney disease, or other illnesses that bring complex symptoms and repeated medical decisions.

Support earlier in the journey can help patients and families feel less alone.

Read the blog: Palliative Care for Serious Illness: Support Before a Crisis
https://goodsam.care/insights/palliative-care-serious-illness-before-crisis

Hydrangeas symbolize gratitude, grace and heartfelt emotion, making them a meaningful way to honor two very special memb...
08/27/2026

Hydrangeas symbolize gratitude, grace and heartfelt emotion, making them a meaningful way to honor two very special members of the Good Sam family.

Yesterday, we celebrated Pat Davidson and Roux and the incredible impact they have made over the past decade. Through Pat’s dedicated service and Roux’s gentle, comforting presence, they have brought kindness, connection and joy to patients, families and staff throughout Good Sam.

To recognize their contributions, a generous donor made a gift to name one of our hydrangea gardens in honor of Pat and Roux. We are deeply grateful for this thoughtful tribute and for the generosity that helps create meaningful moments like this.

As the garden continues to grow and bloom, we hope it will serve as a lasting reminder of the compassion Pat and Roux have shared with so many and the difference they have made at Good Sam.

Today, we had the privilege of celebrating Aaron Housh and the lasting impact of his leadership, service and dedication ...
08/27/2026

Today, we had the privilege of celebrating Aaron Housh and the lasting impact of his leadership, service and dedication to Good Sam.

Surrounded by colleagues, family, friends and community partners, we reflected on the many ways Aaron has helped shape our organization and strengthen our mission of serving patients and families throughout our community.

The afternoon included a special recognition from the Good Sam Board of Directors and a proclamation from Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb officially declaring August 26, 2026, Aaron Housh Day in the City of Roanoke.

We are incredibly grateful for Aaron’s leadership and for the commitment he has shown to Good Sam, our team and the communities we serve. Today was a fitting celebration of a leader whose contributions will continue to make a difference for years to come.

Please join us in celebrating Aaron and thanking him for all he has given to Good Sam.

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4751 Cove Road NW
Roanoke, VA
24017

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