A nurse comes home, 1982
Dorothy Reese had seen hospice in Kansas City and came home to Ponca City determined to bring it here. She recruited Dr. Hinkle's father, two ministers and a dozen volunteers.
Our story
How we got here
A nurse, a doctor, two ministers and a dozen volunteers, 1982.
Our story
Forty-three years on Grand Avenue
Among the first, 1983
When Medicare created its hospice benefit, Arkansas Valley was among the first Oklahoma programs ready to use it. Dorothy filled out the forms on her kitchen table.
The house on Grand, 1996
We bought an old brick house on Grand Avenue with a big kitchen. The Tuesday grief group has met around that kitchen table ever since.
The Tree of Lights, 2001
Families asked for a way to remember together at Christmas. Now a tall cedar on Grand Avenue holds a light for every person we've cared for.
Still independent, today
Chains have offered to buy us more than once. We've always said no. Our board is local, our nurses live here, and the phone still rings to a neighbor.
- 1982one of Oklahoma's first hospices
- 4counties along the river
- 24/7a hospice nurse answers
- 13 mo.of grief support afterward
Ratings & recognition · sample
- Readers’ Choice · Best Senior Care
- Community Choice Awards · Winner
- Regional Business Journal · Top Workplaces
- County Chamber · Small Business of the Year
- Family Caregiver Alliance · Partner
- Local Hospital System · Preferred Partner
Neighbors since 1982.
Call or text with any question. A hospice nurse will answer, and nothing is decided until you're ready.