We love hearing from family and friends.
“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 knot 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 appreciated 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 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 cafe 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 hold 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 on 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.
Thank you for everything you did; your services, your caring, and empathy in all you did. You have made this difficult time in our lives much easier. We appreciate all you have done.
D. & A. D.
From the family of L. M., thank you for all your excellent help.
C.
Your kindness and thoughtfulness meant so much to us.
The family of V. Y.
Thank you for all the special care for J. He really loved Chloe and Courtney for all their special care and friendship.
C. M.
We wish to thank you for the excellent care you provided to G. M.
The Family of G. M.
My blessing was Serenity House for the wonderful care B. was given on his passing. Concern for us was clearly in the hearts of the staff. Thank you so very much.
J.H.
We would like to [make a donation] to Serenity for the care and comfort given our Mom while she was at the Dixon Healthcare Center. Thank you for all your staff did for our Mom.
The Family of G. R.
We wish to thank you all so very much for the wonderful care you provided for my Mother. Words cannot express how appreciative we are for providing her such comfort, dignity and compassion in her final days with us all. Everyone at Serenity are true angels here on earth! We are – and will always be forever grateful for everything you have done for her and our family. Please use these funds in any manner you see fit to continue providing the families with whom you serve so well with your absolute phenomenal care.
B., L., and P. R.
I know that my dear friend for nearly 40 years, A.L., received excellent care during her last days with you.
My husband and I lived in Polo for [many] years and know the story of how Serenity came to be and many of our friends have been in your care. God bless you all.
I have enclosed [a gift] in memory of A. She was at peace with you. Thank you for your kind and loving care.
K.O.
Thank you so much for all your care, love, and help during [our loved one’s] last illness. Your presence made a horrible situation better because we had you walking with us.
S.M.
Dad was only in your care a short time, but you are an amazing organization.
S., J., L., and J.
Words cannot express our gratitude for the care you gave to [our loved one] during her last few weeks of life. God bless all of you.
Thanks also for reaching out to see how we were doing. We are fine. We celebrate her 94 beautiful years on earth. Thank you so much.
R. S. and J. S.
The kindness and care you showed my father will never be forgotten. I thank you so much for easing the pathway for Dad.
M.W.
We are blessed with the experience your staff gave us in the worst time of our lives.
Z., B., C., and Kids
Thank you for the loving care you provided our Mom. The baths, hair washing, nail polishing, and the doll to love showed us how much you cared for her.
We greatly appreciated the attention Jennifer, April, Sheila, Bev and Connie, along with the rest of your staff we did not interact directly with, gave to our Mom.
The Children of G.R.
Cori, thank you for the special massage therapy of which my mother thoroughly enjoyed. Chaplain Little, thank you giving my mother your red rose and reciting such meaningful prayers. Jennifer, thank you for washing my mother’s hair. You and April work well together. April, I know that you were well intended to move mother to your fabulous location, but because my immediate family lived so close [to the nursing facility], I felt it was best to have mother remain in familiar surroundings. You are an exceptional nurse. The ladies that answer the phone lines are gifted with soothing voices. Dr. Kalweit is a forever wonder woman. Thank you Allison for your help and patience as a social worker. Erin, thank you for your guidance with registration. Corrine, thank you for your willingness to meet with the family at OSF. Brenda, thank you for being my Serenity contact. Cori, thank you for calling me at home. There was an outstanding nurse and CNA sub for April and Jenn. I am eternally grateful to you, too. Thank you to Brenda, Margaret, Dawn, Val, Cheryl, J.C. and Connie. You make an exceptional TEAM. God love you.
L. and J. P. and Families
My mom was so grateful for the care provided by Whitney, Jen B., and Dr. Kalweit. We, her family, appreciate the outstanding care that you all provided for my mom. I also want to thank Val, who admitted Mom. Tracy, who checked in on Mom and our family. April, and Corrine who provided extra visits when necessary, and Bev who came in the middle of the night to provide care at the end.
I also appreciate the kindness and support given to me by my coworkers. You were there with understanding and hugs whenever I needed them. I know some of you took on extra work in order to allow me time to care for my Mom. Thank you to the Palliative team-Whitney, Maggie, Tracy, Kacey and Dr. Kalweit, Mandy, and anyone else who adjusted schedules to allow me the time with my Mom. This is a gift I will never forget.
K.S., T.S., and L.S. and Families
Thank you so much for the compassionate care and love you showed, not only to G., but to our entire family as we navigated through such pain and uncertainty.
Please know that your calling is deeply appreciated.
R., J., H., K., B., and J.
Thank you for everything you did to make my mother’s last few days as comfortable as possible.
V.D.
Thank you for your kindness to our Mother – especially on her last day on earth.
Family of J.G.
Thank you so much for helping R. and I through a very difficult time! You are a blessing!
D. and Family
We are all so grateful for the wonderful care R.W. got with/at Serenity and it helped more than words can express. The family felt very supported there during the difficult time which was a comfort for us.
J.W.
We would like to thank you for all the wonderful care you gave our sister.
I have been telling all my friends what a beautiful place you have.
I.W.
Thank you all for all of your expert and loving care for G. and our family during his eight days in Serenity Home. We all learned so much from the wonderful nurses! We really appreciate everything you did.
J.M. and Family
No words can express how much Serenity Hospice & Home helped us during the recent passing of our father. Your compassionate staff helped us through a very difficult time, and we will forever be grateful.
The whole experience was truly a remarkable and memorable experience as our dad passed in the most peaceful of ways. From the moment we arrived we knew our dad was in God’s hands. We were so appreciative of all the food, beverages, and provisions provided by the wonderful donations of your community and staff. Our dad passed on the evening of a big snowstorm and we three sisters were not able to leave. We were so blessed and thankful to be able to remain at “Serenity,” which was such a serene place for us to be at, at that time.
Family of R. M.
The care you provided Mom, in concert with the staff on the Terrace, was nothing less than outstanding. I appreciated the phone calls ensuring that we were satisfied with the care and sincerely asking me if there was anything you could do to improve the care.
You ensured Mom had everything she needed as well as kept me informed of changes, problems, and progression. Even though Mom could not communicate much towards the end of her life, you were able to sort out her needs and keep her comfortable. During her last couple of days, she was comfortable and seemed at peace; not fighting the dying process.
Thank you for doing this most important work with the utmost of love and care.
E.K.
We want to thank everyone who played any part in the care of my Mom while she was in your Home. The love and compassion that was shown to her and to all of us was very much appreciated. We are so fortunate and blessed to have such a wonderful facility so close to home! Thank you also to the caring staff who took care of Mom while she was at Pinecrest. Every single person involved have touched our hearts and we are forever thankful!
C.W. and Family
We would like to thank Serenity Hospice for the amazing support provided to J.K. to ensure her transition was as peaceful as possible. Your staff listened intently to all of our questions and concerns, addressing each with a thorough and compassionate response. A special thanks goes to Sheila for quickly responding to a difficult situation on Mother’s Day which she promptly resolved upon her arrival.
J.K., J.N., and J.K.
We are truly grateful for your kindness and support during our difficult days. Your words of comfort made a significant difference in helping us through Mom’s final days. Bless you!
S. Family
We were so pleased with the care and compassion from all Serenity contacts.
N.
Thank you for the wonderful care you provided for L. Your card and flowers meant a lot to us.
The S. Family
