Warm Hearth at Home

Warm Hearth at Home is a home health and hospice care provider serving Christiansburg, Virginia and the surrounding New River Valley region. The organization delivers skilled nursing care, therapy services, personal care assistance, and hospice support to individuals recovering from illness, managing chronic conditions, or seeking end-of-life care in their own homes.

The agency offers curative, restorative, and preventative care through licensed nurses and therapists, along with hands-on support from home care aides for daily activities such as bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Hospice services include pain and symptom management, spiritual care through chaplains, bereavement support, and caregiver guidance for individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Tailored programs address specific health needs, including specialized hospice care for individuals with dementia and veterans.

Warm Hearth at Home has been part of the New River Valley community since 1974, founded by Dutch immigrants Wybe and Marietje Kroontje with a nonprofit mission to enrich the lives of older adults. The care team includes nurses, therapists, home aides, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers who work to build ongoing relationships with patients and families. The organization maintains 24/7 availability, including weekends and holidays, to provide support and guidance.

Care is personalized through comprehensive assessments and individualized care planning developed with patients, families, and healthcare providers. The organization works to verify insurance benefits and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay options where applicable. Physician referral is required for home health and hospice services. The agency serves Montgomery, Roanoke, Salem, Giles, Radford, Pulaski, Floyd, Bland, Wythe, and Botetourt counties in the region.