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I have been with James River for nine years and am deeply grateful for the professional opportunities it has provided me. Personally, my role challenges me daily, and it has created a path for career growth that I would not have anticipated when I first started.

What is most meaningful to me, however, is the impact our work has on the lives of patients and their families. Being part of a team that supports individuals during such important and often vulnerable moments, whether in hospice or home health, has been incredibly humbling. I truly value the opportunity to make a difference, offering care, comfort, and support when it is needed most.

I am especially thankful for the strong sense of community and the colleagues who have become like family during my time here, all of whom share a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Working at James River Home Health for the past five and a half years has allowed me to grow both professionally and personally. As a full-time working mom of two, the work-life balance and flexibility have been invaluable. I’ve stayed because of the supportive management team and coworkers that recognizes and respects my roles as both an occupational therapist and a mother.

Our therapy team communicates well, collaborates effectively, and truly supports one another. The clinical leadership consistently shows appreciation and makes therapists feel heard, valued and acknowledged. I’m grateful to be part of a company that genuinely cares about both its patients and employees.

Over the past four years of working with James River home health I have seen changes throughout our industry and have been blessed to have a team that supports field clinicians, allowing us to treat our patients to the best of our ability. From our administrators to our clinical managers, the whole team truly works together to bring outstanding patient care to our patients. I’ve seen myself grow tremendously, personally and professionally. I truly am grateful I get to come to work daily for James River home health and look forward to continuing to grow within this company!

I was drawn to Hospice from home health nursing as I was wanting to take it a step further. I wanted to help people physically and spiritually at the end of life. Hospice has taught me about life, death, love, and to embrace each day that is given to us.

I have remained in Hospice because I have found a company that values the employee and the patient and embrace the “Golden Rule” continually.

When I interviewed with Golden Rule Hospice a knew right away that it was the place for me. There are many larger companies that lose the personability of their employees as well as the patients. I knew that Golden Rule was the Home for me and I have been here for six years.

At Golden Rule, every employee are valued, empowered, respected, and have voice.

I’m thankful every day for this opportunity. I do believe it is an honor to be employed here and to do Hospice/End of life care.

I decided to become a hospice nurse because of an experience I had in the hospital. A patient on my floor was placed on comfort care. As the charge nurse, I assisted the nurse with enacting the comfort care orders. Her husband agreed with the decision and was by her side every day. She passed a few days later. Months later, I came home from working a night shift. As I was in my driveway, a man walking his dog called my name. It was the patient’s husband. He happened to live in my neighborhood. I didn’t remember him, but he remembered me. He thanked me for my assistance through the process and the comfort we provided for him and his wife. I remain in hospice because I care. Unfortunately, everyone will experience the loss of a loved one in their life. I take pride in being by their side through that journey and providing comfort in any way I can. GRH is by far the best company I’ve worked for. Management works by your side to give the best care possible. They provide the tools and support to be your best self, in and outside of work.

Golden Rule Hospice truly lives up to its name. They treat both their staff and patients like family, fostering a professional environment built on compassion, respect, and genuine care.

My name is Amber, and I bring 17 years of healthcare experience to my role, inspired by my grandmother, who was a dedicated nurse. Throughout my career, I have followed a simple philosophy: treat every patient with the same dignity, kindness, and compassion I would want for my own family.

What makes Golden Rule Hospice special is that this commitment to care extends beyond patients. It includes employees as well. When you work here, you feel valued, supported, and appreciated. For healthcare professionals seeking a positive workplace and for families searching for exceptional end-of-life care, Golden Rule Hospice offers something truly rare. A community where people genuinely care for one another. It’s a Family.

Hospice nursing provides a deep sense of fulfillment because it allows nurses to spend meaningful, quality time with patients and their families. While there are many important responsibilities involved in patient care, hospice is unique in that it is centered more on connection and compassion than on tasks alone. I consider it a true privilege to be entrusted with caring for patients throughout their hospice journey.

Golden Rule Hospice is an exceptional company to be part of. The organization fosters a culture that values excellence, inclusion, compassion, and teamwork. Leaders are dedicated to recruiting and retaining individuals who are committed to providing dignity, comfort, and outstanding care to every patient. Each day, I come to work knowing that everyone—from leadership to field staff—shares the same purpose and passion for compassionate care.

What initially drew me to hospice was a natural progression of my calling as a chaplain. Early in my career, I served in emergency and urgent care settings, ministering to individuals and families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Hospice allowed me to continue that ministry in a deeper and more meaningful way, walking alongside patients and families with compassion, encouragement, and hope. What keeps me in hospice today is the company I work for—Golden Rule Hospice. Serving others with joy is easy when you are surrounded by people who share that same passion and commitment every day. My overall opinion of Golden Rule Hospice is that it would be difficult, if not impossible, to find another organization where the culture feels so much like family. There is a genuine sense of care, support, and teamwork that extends not only to our patients and families but also to one another. My calling in life is to encourage people, and GRH is a perfect fit because it continually places me in front of individuals and families who need hope, compassion, and a reassuring presence during some of the most important moments of their lives.

When I joined the team at Golden Rule Hospice 5 years ago, I was navigating one of the most difficult seasons of my life. I come from a close-knit family, one that has always been my anchor, but they were now over 600 miles away. And I had just lost my father.

Starting something new while carrying that kind of grief was overwhelming, but from the moment I walked through the doors of Golden Rule Hospice, something shifted. I didn’t just accept a position; I became part of something much larger.

Being a team member here means standing on a solid and purposeful foundation, one built on values that guide every decision we make and every life we touch. It means showing up for our patients by providing exceptional care, not because it’s expected, but because they deserve nothing less.

It means standing by your team, through triumphs and the hard days, because that’s what real support looks like. It means embracing accountability, owning your role, and understanding how each of us contributes to something greater.

It means treating every person – patient, family member, and fellow team member- the way you want to be treated.

It means going above and beyond, not as an afterthought, but a standard.

Most of all, it means FAMILY. Having experienced loss firsthand, I understand deeply why that word matters in this line of work. At Golden Rule Hospice, that isn’t something we say, it is something we live every single day.