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About Otterbein Universal Hospice

Otterbein Universal Hospice, located in Bellefontaine, Ohio, is a nonprofit hospice provider that serves 25 counties across the region. With a focus on compassionate end-of-life care, their interdisciplinary team creates personalized care plans that respect the wishes and needs of individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Families can expect a supportive environment, with experienced professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for both patients and their loved ones. Otterbein Universal Hospice has been serving the community since 1912, ensuring high standards of care and support during this critical time.

Contact & Availability

Main Phone:Call Now

Address: 921 Rush Avenue, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

Accreditations

Medicare Certified

Insurance Accepted

Medicare
Medicaid
Confirm Private Insurance Coverage

Complete Care Services

Medical Services

  • Skilled nursing care
  • Physician services
  • Home health aide assistance
  • Medical equipment & supplies
  • Medications & prescriptions

Support Services

  • 24/7 On-Call Support
  • Bereavement Support
  • Spiritual Care
  • Pain & Symptom Management
  • Social work support
  • Volunteer companionship

Levels of Care

  • Routine Home Care
  • General Inpatient Care (GIP)
  • Continuous Home Care
  • Respite Care

Medical Conditions

  • Dementia/Alzheimer's
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • ALS / Lou Gehrig's
  • Heart Disease
  • COPD
  • Parkinson's

Where They Provide Care

Care Wherever You Call Home

Private Home or Apartment

Your own residence, wherever you call home

Assisted Living Facility

We partner with ALFs throughout Ohio

Nursing Home

Coordinated care with nursing facility staff

Memory Care Facility

Specialized support for dementia patients

What Families Are Saying

Most Recent Reviews

Dawn D.
4 months ago

Our family is deeply grateful for the compassion and professionalism shown by the hospice team. From the very first visit in the hospital, they treated our mom with dignity, patience, and genuine kindness. Nurses Cindy, Donna, and Charlene were responsive, informative, and worked together like a well-oiled machine. Patty’s attentive, gentle care as Mom’s aide was truly remarkable. At no point did we feel alone. While our mom has now crossed over, it brings us comfort knowing that Hospice continues to be there to help us navigate the grief that follows. Words cannot express the depth of gratitude we have for the care they provided. Highly recommend this organization.

Jim M.
36 months ago

Outstanding care. Libby is a 10 plus!

M P.
50 months ago

Herb completely changed the energy around home health care for my father. He was able to educate my dad and grandmother as well as provide great care and compassion. My dad is very stubborn and Herb had my dad singing his praises. Thankful for Mike and Deb as well. You never know why some patients connect with some nurses over the others, but the great thing about universal is they don’t take it personal and have several to circulate care. ❤️

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