ORANGE PARK – Haven Hospice and local leaders celebrated 10 years of compassionate care at the Custead Hospice Care Center on the red carpet on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

The event, which was rescheduled from its original date due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian, featured a rededication of the care center by the Clay Chamber, a photo booth, DJ, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres and more. More than 80 guests were in attendance.

Haven has served Clay County patients and their families in their homes, or wherever they call home, since 2002. The care center was opened in September, 2012, as a place where hospice professionals could provide patient-centered inpatient care and respite care. The care center was made possible through a generous gift from the Custead family, and the groundbreaking celebration for the $10 million construction project in September, 2011.

In addition to the Custead Care Center’s 18 private inpatient rooms, it offers a non-denominational chapel for memorial services, prayers, and meditation. It also provides a large community room in the administrative building that can also be used by local groups and organizations for events and meetings.

“None of this would be possible without the vital support of so many – our donors, community leaders, our friends and advocates in local, state, and federal government, our healthcare partners, our staff and our dedicated volunteers,” said Haven Vice President of Business Development, Jen Malko.

Since opening, the 20,000-square-foot facility has served nearly 6,600 patients and their families. Haven’s corps of veteran volunteers have provided 625 veteran-to-veteran recognition visits in that time.

About Haven Hospice: Haven Hospice is the source for patients, their families and their healthcare providers to find answers to their advanced illness challenges. In addition to providing comfort through the compassionate delivery of hospice services, Haven offers Advance Care Planning, Palliative Care Consultations and Transitions services with a patient-centric focus.