VNA Care Cottage, also called VNA Hospice Care Cottage, sits at 3109 W 26th St in Lawrence, Kansas, where it's run by the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association. This place helps seniors and those with chronic or complex medical needs by giving care in a setting that's meant to feel like home, and it's got spaces both inside and outside where folks can gather or spend quiet time. The staff includes nurses, therapists, aides, and social workers, who all work together to help people with daily tasks, manage medicines, and watch over those who need high acuity care or extra help, like with memory issues, incontinence, or diabetes. Specialized programs at the cottage focus on hospice and palliative care, too, so people with advanced illness and their families can get support as they need it, either at the cottage itself or at home out in the community, even over in Pomona.
The care team puts a special focus on seniors living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, using tailored therapies and making sure the place is set up to reduce confusion and keep residents safe from wandering. The rooms here have private baths, tubs, and wheelchair accessible showers. There are meal services with vegetarian and kosher options for those who want them. People can bring their pets, since dogs and cats are both allowed, and there's resident parking plus rides available at cost if folks need to get out for appointments. The environment feels clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with a staff that's known for their kindness to residents, visitors, and each other.
This cottage offers a mix of care types, including home care, assisted living, memory care, independent living options, and hospice services, all tailored for older adults or those with long-term illnesses. Memory care services are set up so those living with dementia get the structure, security, and individual attention they need. Families and caregivers find support, too, as the staff keeps them updated and involved. The VNA Care Cottage is recognized in the Lawrence and Douglas County area for providing hospice care, including end-of-life support that's delivered with respect and in an environment designed for both comfort and safety.
