Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has walked alongside people like you – individuals and families navigating the challenges of serious illness. As a nonprofit, community-based healthcare organization, we’re here to offer you the compassionate, expert care and support you deserve, regardless of your ability to pay.
You can turn to us throughout the state of Delaware, as well as in southern Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. Over the years, more than 175,000 patients and families have trusted us during one of life’s most difficult journeys – and we’re honored to be there for you, too.
What Quality Care Means for You
When you choose Delaware Hospice, you’re choosing care that meets the highest standards. We’re fully licensed in Delaware and southern Pennsylvania and approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so you can feel confident in the quality of support you receive.
We go above and beyond to ensure your care experience is exceptional. You benefit from:
- A dedicated quality and compliance team focused on improving your experience and outcomes
- Regular patient and family satisfaction surveys, so your voice shapes the care we provide
- An in-house Education and Learning department, ensuring our team stays current on best practices
- A partnership with Healthcentric Advisors, offering third-party oversight to help us continuously raise the bar
- Accreditation from the Joint Commission, which holds us to the highest standards of healthcare quality and safety
- Recognition as a We Honor Veterans Level 4 Partner, showing our deep commitment to honoring the unique needs of veterans at end of life
- The distinction of receiving Four Rings in the Quality Connections Program of the National Alliance for Care at Home for four years in a row – across all four of our locations – for excellence in quality, satisfaction, access and compliance
You and your loved ones deserve the very best – and that’s what we aim to deliver, every single day.
Our Mission Is You
Our mission is to support every individual, family and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness.
The Team Supporting You
At Delaware Hospice, your care is led by a trusted team of professionals with deep experience in hospice and serious illness care:
- Charles McDonough, MHA – President & CEO
- Becca Graner – Chief Operating Officer
- Matthew Debo, D.O. – Medical Director
- Joe Hofmeister – Vice President of Finance
- Whitney Layton – Vice President of Compliance, Quality & Education
- Debbie Taylor – Vice President of Hospice Services
- Lynn Quirk – Vice President of Administrative Operations
- Manny Arencibia – Vice President of Philanthropy
Our Board of Trustees brings a wealth of expertise in healthcare, law and finance. They’re actively involved in shaping your care experience and helping ensure the resources are in place to support you and your family at every step.
Board of Trustees
- Dan McCarthy, Chairperson
- Carmen Giannantonio, Vice Chair
- Stephanie Smith-Christiano, Treasurer
- Sharon Leyhow, Secretary
- Barry Crozier
- Ronda Douglas
- Tom Hoyer
- Evan Lapinsky, MD
- Laura Robelen
- John Shevock
- Cindy Stewart
- James Vaughn, III
- John Ward
Care That Goes Beyond the Bedside
Your needs extend beyond medical treatment – and so does our care. Through grief support programs, community education, and services for children and caregivers, we’re here for you emotionally, spiritually and practically. Whether you need help coping with loss, managing day-to-day challenges, or just finding a moment of peace, we’re ready to support you.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, you receive care without compromise – even when insurance doesn’t cover all the costs.
You’re Not Alone
At Delaware Hospice, you’re never just a patient or caregiver. You’re part of a community that surrounds you with compassion, respect and unwavering support – every step of the way.