Center for Hospice Care and VNA Hospice NWI Announce Strategic Affiliation to Strengthen Hospice Care in Northwest Indiana

Center for Hospice Care (CHC) and Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of Northwest Indiana (VNA Hospice NWI) today announced a legally binding strategic affiliation that will strengthen access to high-quality, compassionate hospice care across much of northern Indiana.

This affiliation reflects a shared mission between CHC and VNA Hospice NWI to provide compassionate, skilled care focused on comfort and quality of living for those facing a serious, advanced illness. The integration process will allow patients to transition seamlessly within a unified nonprofit care network, ensuring continuity of care without disruption. As non-profit, community-based providers, CHC and VNA Hospice NWI invest in the well-being of their communities and are now joining together through a member substitution agreement. 

“Excellent patient care is, and always will be, our top priority,” said John Mastrojohn III, president and CEO of CHC. “This affiliation allows us to build on the strong legacy of both organizations while expanding access to compassionate, expert care. Patients and families can be confident they will continue to receive the same high-quality, patient-centered support they trust, now with the added strength of a broader regional network. We are so pleased to have VNA NWI join the CHC family.”

“We couldn’t have found a better partner to help us provide care to those with serious, advanced illness in the communities we serve,” said Bob Franko, VNA Hospice NWI president and CEO. “We share common values centered on providing patients and their loved ones with expert, compassionate care.”

By combining resources and aligning operations, CHC and VNA Hospice NWI will strengthen the long-term sustainability of nonprofit hospice care, ensuring that compassionate services remain available to those who need them most. This transition is designed to occur primarily behind the scenes, preserving the patient experience while enhancing coordination, efficiency and access to care across the region.

About Center for Hospice Care
Center for Hospice Care is an independent, community-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Mishawaka, Indiana, with a mission to improve the quality of living for patients and families facing serious illness, end of life and grief. Founded in 1980, CHC provides hospice care, palliative care, grief counseling and community education, delivering expert, compassionate support tailored to the needs of each patient and family. Through a longstanding commitment to dignity, quality and service, CHC continues to expand access to mission-driven care across the region.

About Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of Northwest Indiana
VNA Hospice of NWI provides services that help people remain independent and in control of their health care and life choices for as long as possible. VNA Hospice-NWI believes in aging with dignity and respect. The organization was one of the pioneers of home hospice in the 80s and established the first hospice center in Indiana. It continues to lead the way with not-for-profit hospice care, community education, leadership and advocacy for the needs of the most vulnerable members of its community.