Hospice of Morrow County

At Heartland Hospice, delivering compassionate end-of-life care isn’t just our privilege – it’s our calling. As part of the Gentiva family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and home health providers, we are dedicated to surrounding patients and their families with physical, emotional, and social support as they face the difficulties of a terminal diagnosis, enabling them to live with dignity and grace.

Hospice of Central Ohio provides physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and families with life-limiting illnesses. Located in Newark, Ohio, it is a nonprofit community based organization offering professional palliative and end-of-life care to patients and families residing in Licking, Muskingum, Perry, Knox and Fairfield counties in Ohio. Founded in 1982 and funded exclusively by private donations, it is a Medicare and Medicaid certified center. It is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Ohio Hospice and Palliative Care organization and the Hospice Alliance of Ohio. It has more than 150 volunteers and staff of over 100 paid professionals serving patients with terminal illnesses in their homes, nursing homes and assisted living centers. Its Selma Markowitz Care Center provides 24-hour care by trained hospice professional staff, and has more than seven private rooms that have whirlpool baths, kitchens, living rooms and children's play area.