We love hearing from family and friends.
“I want to say thank you to everyone at Serenity House. Your card for my sister until she passed. Every interaction with [our loved one] was filled with tenderness and love. She was always greeted with a smile and so much kindness! It truly takes a special kind of person to handle the sadness and pain of not only the patient but their family as well. Whether you cleaned, did laundry, gave medical attention, gave spiritual support, offered hugs, or the myriad of things that are done on a daily basis… it’s obvious that everyone here comes together as a family to ensure that one of the most difficult times of life is met with empathy and compassion. I will forever be grateful to all of you. Thank you!” – D.G.
“A heartfelt thank you in the care of [our loved one]. Sheila truly is a blessing to all she cares for. Please accept this donation in memory of B.K.” -K.H. and B.H.
“We appreciate the wonderful care you gave our son on the day of his passing and also the wish to pass at his home.” -The M.J. Family
“Thank you for all the support during our family loss. We are appreciative of the empathy shown by your staff.” -The B. Family
“Thank you so much for the floral arrangement for our mom. It was very kind of you. Also, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the people at Serenity that helped my mom transition peacefully.” – The D.H. Family
“Thank you for taking care of Mom for the past 6 months. You made her laugh, you massaged her feet, you bathed her. You treated her with respect. To Dr. Kalweit, Corrine RN, Vicky RN, Jenny RN, Connie, and Allison, social workers, and especially Angie – our CNA angel… we say thank you, thank you, thank you. We hope you expand the massage therapy services. Cori is priceless! You all have become family to us. [Our loved one] lived a rich and happy 94 years. Serenity was a part of her journey.” -Daughters: G.S. and J.D.
“Just want to thank you all at Serenity for the great help we got with my husband while he was in your care. The nurse he was assigned was Vicki, and she was so caring and compassionate. Also want to give a big thanks to his CNA, Angie. Also, the nurse who arrived at our house, Val, when he passed away. She was so nice and very organized, cleaning and dressing my husband. She even worked over her shift! To all of you, we will always be grateful.” -S.S. and Family
“We can’t begin to thank you enough for the wonderful care we were provided during [our loved one’s] journey. Your kindness and care will forever be etched into our hearts. You have a whole crew of angels working at Serenity, and we are so very thankful for all you do.” -Love A., B., B., and B.M.
“Thank you all for the loving care you gave my mother and the rose.” -The Family of H.C.
“The family of B.Z. would like to thank you for the floral arrangement. Thank you for the excellent care.” – The Family of B.Z.
“Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation that my family and I feel Serenity. Thank you so much for making my Dad’s last days so comfortable and supporting us.” -M.G.
“I want to thank everyone there at Serenity for their love, comfort, compassion, and support that you all gave my Dad and my family even though it was a short time. A very special thank you to Kacey Cain, NP. Also, my daughter, April Clark for being there helping with her Papo. He just loved her, and he knew she was there to the very end. It takes very special people to do all the things each and every one of you do.” -Thank you, D.L.
“Thank you to all who participated in my mom’s care. Our mother/grandma/GG had a very peaceful end-of-life journey thanks to the Serenity staff.
NP Kacey, nurses (Laura, Sam, Bree), and CNA Monique supported us and our mom/gma/GG with the top, most respected care in the last 24 hrs. I/we will never be able to thank you all enough for being our angels on earth. Every single Serenity member is an angel. Without you all, death would be scary and painful. Thank you for loving our family.” -Thank you, S.C. and Family
God bless you all for your care to [our loved one], and for being here for me. You are angels on earth. I cannot thank you enough and the rose is beautiful!
Much love,
D.U.Thank you for your loving care the last few days of my dad’s passing.
God bless,
C.D.
Thank you very much for all the care and compassion you showed in caring for our uncle, who was admitted to Serenity in the afternoon and passed that same evening. Your facility and staff made this horrible day much easier and comforting for our entire family. We are forever grateful for all you did for my uncle. He passed peacefully with your help.
Sincerely,
W. and T. S.
Dear Diane (Serenity RN),
I wanted to make sure you knew how very grateful I am for the tender and comforting care you gave my aunt. Hospice was a four-letter word to her having recently watched her sister and a beloved friend pass away quickly after entering hospice. … I want you to know, too, how much I valued your support as well. To be able to talk honestly and have you level with me about your observations of my aunt’s health illuminated the path on this map-less journey and helped guide my next steps. You are an angel on earth!
Thank you!!!
-R.
Thank you all for the loving care you gave my father in his final days. It was comforting to know he was in the hands of such a great facility and staff. Thank you too, for the velvet poppy, your prayers, and thoughts.
-J.M.
Bev, Sheila, and the hospice staff, we are beyond thankful for the care, concern, and support for our mom. It made a difficult decision on our part, so much better.
Many Blessings,
The Family of S. G.
“Thank you for all your help with my husband. Also for the beautiful rose sent to his service. We appreciate all your guidance.”
-D.S. and Family
“The red rose is lovely. [Our loved one] was so appreciative of everything thing the Serenity staff did for him. He could not have had better or more empathetic care during the last almost six weeks of his life. Our family thanks you all.”
-E.M.
“Thank you to all who helped care for [our loved one] these past few weeks. A special thank you to Rachel and Dawn for your expert care and kind words of support. You have been such a blessing to the entire family. Mom couldn’t have been in better hands.”
Thank you again,
-The W. Family
“We want to thank you for the excellent care you provided to [our loved one] and us while she was there with you. Also, the flowers at the service were beautiful, and the card was so thoughtful. We are deeply grateful for the kindness and compassion you extended to our family during our time of love.”
With much love,
-The family of N.C.
“On behalf of [the family], we send our heartfelt thanks for the care you gave our loved one – our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We already miss her so much.”
Thank you,
-The E. Family
“We wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude for your dignified, respectful care given to our beloved mom during her transition and the care that you extended to our family during her last days. Your kindness during this difficult time means the world to us.”
-The C.P. Family
“[Our family] wants to thank everyone for all the loving care you gave the patient and caregiver in both hospice and the home. I hope you can make use of the attached donation. I’m sure you will put it to good use. Thanks again for all your support.”
The H. Family
“Thank you so very much for the care that your excellent nurse, Sheila, provided for my husband in his final days at home. That meant the world to us, to have him here before he went to heaven. God bless you all.”
Love from the family
“We wanted to say thank you for the opportunity to tour Serenity. It was truly enlightening to see the compassionate care your facility provides to patients and their families, as well as the warm and welcoming environment you’ve created. Thank you for your time and the important work you do.” -SVCC Nursing Students
“We truly appreciate the wonderful care [our loved one] received during his stay. What a great asset you are to the Oregon area.”
“Words cannot express the gratitude my family and myself have for you. From the nurses, aides, social workers, therapists, chaplains, volunteers, and probably some I have missed, you were always helpful, cheerful, supportive, and empathetic.”
“Thank you for taking good care of my Mom.”
“Thank you to all of you, because you all had a special part that helped us through this. Special thanks to Kelly, I don’t know what we would of done without you that day. You were such a blessing to us for staying with us! Thank you again!”
“Thank you for your kindness and support during our Mother’s illness and passing.”
“Thank you so much for the excellent care we all received during J. and L’s illnesses. Kacey, Kelly, Abbie, Connie, you were always there to answer my phone calls and give [our loved one] excellent care. Jen came to [the skilled nursing facility] when we were beside ourselves and not knowing what to do. Carmen and the other staff members at Serenity lovingly and patiently cared for [our loved one] and our family. Lance sat with our family, visiting and singing. Lance, we so appreciate your calm spirit! Also, thanks for visiting [our loved one] at [the skilled nursing facility]. God has certainly placed every one of you in a job where you can use the talents He has given you.”
“How can I adequately express my thanks? You went above and beyond to get Mom into Serenity. Once at Serenity, you made sure she was as comfortable and pain-free as possible. You watched over me to make sure I was coping. You welcomed my family. Most importantly, you made sure Mom died with dignity. I am forever grateful!”
“I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for the care that you gave my dear mother-in-law. During our visits with her at your facility I felt such a sense of peace and the presence of God. Not only inside the building, but also on the entire grounds and beautiful gardens. Thank you so much for providing such a peaceful place for my “Mom’s” transition to the arms of our Lord. You are such a blessing to her and our entire family.”
“Thanks for your special attention to our family and the care of my father during his final days. Each member of your team is special, from Dr. Plescia to Val, April, and Connie, and others who subbed (I’m sorry I can’t remember everyone).”
“Thank you very much for the hospice care of my stepfather. A special thank you to Kelly for showing me how to handle things, especially the medications.”
“Thank you for your compassionate care for my brother.”
“Thank you, and God bless you for your loving care for my brother and his wife. Today is his funeral, and I want you to know what a comfort you were to me and my siblings, too.”
“Your compassion and respect for [our loved one] were so appreciated by our family throughout the palliative care, respite care, and resident care he received. Each of you holds a special place in our hearts!”
Friends, words can’t express how much we all appreciate the support and care you have shown our family. Thank you for all you have done.
The Family of E. D.
My heartfelt thanks and gratitude go out to all of your staff who cared with great compassion for my husband in his last weeks of life. Your support and care were so much appreciated.
M. R.
[Our loved one] received excellent care, respect, and comfort while at the Serenity Home. Thank you for honoring him in this way.
J., J., J., F., and Families
Even though [our father] was in Rochelle for a short time, your agency was exceptional. Very thoughtful and truly wanted to help. Thank you for everything!
The Family of J. K.
Thank you so much for your compassionate care for my Mom. Both the palliative care and hospice care provided were so kind to Mom and to us through her end weeks. God Bless you all!
J. T.
Thanks to the nurses and aides who care for my brother during his short time in hospice. The phone calls with updates were helpful during a stressful time. Every nurse who visited was caring and helpful. God bless you and the work you do – it is not an easy job.
S. R.
Sincere thanks and appreciation for the care you gave [our loved one] and the compassion of your staff to [our loved one] and his family. Your services are truly a blessing to the patient and family.
P. M.
We are beyond grateful and honestly can not say thank you enough to everyone who had a part in helping Mom come home and for the support and understanding given after her death. Serenity is truly an amazing place!
The Family of E. M.
Thank you to everyone at Serenity – the card with everyone’s signatures, the special care B. received. I certainly could not have gone through this without Serenity House, and the love and care shown for B. Thank you from my heart.
J. H.
God certainly blessed my Mom when you came on board. From the initial contact I felt more at peace knowing my Mom was being so well cared for. Thank you for making her so much more comfortable, for all your visits. I appreciated always being informed of her treatment. Thank you for the rose at her funeral—a special thank you to the nurse who was with her in her final days. Your kind words were very much appreciated. Your whole staff is a blessing from God.
M.
