Cottage in the Meadow to Transition to Skilled Nursing Facility

Closure of Inpatient Hospice Services

MultiCare Yakima has announced that Cottage in the Meadow, an inpatient hospice facility in Yakima, Washington, will cease operations on or before August 21st. The decision was made with great sadness, as the hospice has provided compassionate care to terminally ill patients for many years.

Transition to Skilled Nursing Facility

Cottage in the Meadow will transition to a skilled nursing facility, offering a different level of care for patients. This transition will allow the facility to continue providing essential services to the community.

Cottage in the Meadow is currently stopping intake of new patients and will continue to provide care for existing patients until the transition is complete.

Heartlinks' Acknowledgment and Support

Heartlinks, a local hospice organization, acknowledges the impact of this announcement and expresses its support for the staff, patients, and families affected by the closure.

Heartlinks recognizes the importance of end-of-life care and is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive services to the Yakima community.

Reviews and Recognition

Cottage in the Meadow has received numerous positive reviews, with patients and families praising its exceptional care and compassionate environment.

The hospice has been recognized for its outstanding services, including a 5-star rating from Medicare and numerous accolades from the community.