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We are proud to share that Butte Home Health and Hospice has been named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ for 2025, ranking #4 nationwide in the At-Home Care category. This recognition, awarded in partnership with Activated Insights, highlights the dedication, compassion, and commitment of our incredible team. Each year, Fortune surveys employees […]

August 2025 | By Robert Love, Executive Director, Butte Home Health & Hospice Recent news about the closure of Enloe Health’s Home Health and Hospice services has understandably raised concern in our community. Headlines referencing “health service cuts” have prompted many to ask: What will this mean for families in Chico and the surrounding areas […]

We are thrilled to announce that Butte Home Health and Hospice has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute, in collaboration with its senior care partner, Activated Insights. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture where our team members thrive, enabling us […]

Butte Home Health is proud to announce that it has achieved a rare and prestigious distinction: 5-star ratings in both Quality of Care and Patient Experience, as awarded by Medicare. These ratings, published on Medicare’s Care Compare website, reflect Butte Home Health’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care to its community.

Striking a balance between personal life, career ambitions, and caregiving responsibilities can feel like an impossible juggling act. The demands of work, relationships, and self-care often compete for attention, making it difficult to be fully present for a senior loved one in need. However, with the right mindset and strategies, you can maintain your personal […]

Balancing work, caregiving, and personal life demands careful coordination and adaptability. Excelling at work while managing caregiving responsibilities often calls for practical strategies and flexible options. Online education can provide a valuable way to advance professionally while maintaining important personal commitments. Setting clear boundaries and aligning tasks with available energy can make daily responsibilities more […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chico, CA – February 17, 2025 – Butte Home Health and Hospice proudly commemorates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service to the communities of Northern California. Established in 1984, this non-profit organization has remained steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate, innovative, and personalized healthcare in the setting where […]

We often speak with families who are making decisions for their loved ones, and educate them on their options for end-of-life care. When the topic of hospice comes up, it’s often met with hesitation, as if it’s a “last resort” or (even worse) that they are giving up on their loved one. Healthcare professionals, hospice […]

Chico, CA, August 9 – Butte Hospice has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2023 calendar year. This is the second year in a row Butte Hospice has earned […]

Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner Activated Insights have honored Butte Home Health and Hospice with certification as a Great Place to Work. The certification process involved surveying 100% of employees and evaluating more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included employee pride in the organization’s […]

Embarking on a journey as a new caregiver brings a unique blend of challenges and rewards. This role, brimming with dedication and love, also demands a keen awareness of one’s own health and happiness. Navigating this path requires more than just providing care; it involves maintaining your own well-being. This comprehensive guide, courtesy of Butte […]

Chico, CA, August 24 – Butte Hospice has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award program was created to acknowledge hospice providers that consistently […]

A Chaplain in hospice care serves as a spiritual caregiver for patients, families, and staff members. Their role is to provide emotional and spiritual counsel to those who are confronting life-limiting illness. Chaplains in hospice care are skilled in providing spiritual counseling to people of varied spiritual traditions or who are not religious. They may […]

The ultimate goal of medical treatment is to end pain and suffering. Typically, this means treating the disease or injury and helping the patient return to normal activities. However, when someone has a terminal illness or is nearing the end of their natural life, you may want to switch from curative and palliative care to […]

End of life choices are in the spotlight, thanks to former President Carter If you follow the news, you might be aware that former President Jimmy Carter recently elected Hospice Care at home. This was announced on February 18, 2023. As of the writing of this blog, it’s been 60 days since that announcement that […]

For many of us, broaching the topic of hospice care is challenging. There may be a fear of destroying hope or dealing with the emotional response of the family or loved ones. However, hospice is a good resource often underutilized. It offers patient-centered care for people with terminal illness, those with an estimated prognosis of […]

Your primary care doctor – a trusted advisor, friend, and confidante – is about to retire (or is otherwise becoming unavailable). That means you’ll soon have to look for someone new, which is easier said than done. Not only does the new doctor likely have big shoes to fill, but they also need to meet […]

Dr. Aldebra Schroll recently sat down with us and discussed the difficulties of caregiving alone and how hospice can help support families. “The first person you care for is yourself,” states Dr. Schroll in reference to those that care for loved ones with a terminal illness.   She goes on to explain that caregiving is […]

At Butte Hospice one of our goals is to educate and raise awareness of the importance of hospice care. However, deciding when it’s time for hospice is the most difficult challenge. When making this decision, there are some common signs. It’s usually not just one indicator, but multiple. Some common signals that it might be […]

Dr. Aldebra Schroll, our consulting physician, is a leader in the field of palliative and hospice care and an invaluable member of our staff.   She, like many with knowledge of our work, currently advocates for choosing hospice earlier and more often in the case of terminal illness. To her and to many, this is because […]

Death is a part of life but life doesn’t have to feel like death for those living with terminal illness. Because of unfortunate myths about hospice, many people don’t take advantage of these incredible services until the final few weeks or even days. This post explains what benefits hospice offers and why terminally ill patients […]

We at Butte HH&H are on a roll (for the second year in a row). Finishing 60th in Fortune’s Top 100 Small Businesses as a Great Place to Work, it would be easy for one to wonder about the keys to our success. To those inquirers, we would respond that although we can’t reveal all […]

May 25th is here, and it doesn’t just indicate that summer is right around the corner; today, we also celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day. As the weather starts to warm up, this is a great time to visit a senior friend, family member, or meet someone new. If you are interested in participating […]

Occupational therapy or OT plays an important part in a patient’s recovery when they receive home health services. At Butte Home Health, we know the value of OT and the importance of to role it plays in supporting the independence of seniors in their homes. For the public, the purpose of occupational therapy can be […]

On the anniversary of the day of our founding, we’re re-publishing the story of Butte Home Health and Hospice. The following comes from an internal newsletter posted in February of 2009: On October 1, 1984, two dedicated and kind-hearted individuals opened the doors to Butte Home Health. Michael Steven and Brooke Diane Quilici made their […]

Music is something people like to use to have fun and let their cares melt away. Music can affect us in many ways: We feel it as alive in us, bringing us into emotional states, accessing memories, and providing a shared experience. This is very true for seniors too. While we all know that music […]

Home is where the heart is, especially as we grow older. Seniors prefer to age in place because their home is familiar and comfortable. But homes are not set up to accommodate seniors without taking active measures to make it safe. These tips will help make home a much safer place for you or your […]

Butte Home Health and Hospice learned today that it has been named a Fortune BEST Small and Medium Workplace™, ranking #59 in it’s debut on the top 100 list. BHH&H was also honored as a Best Workplaces for Aging Services™, ranking #5 in the At Home Care category. “We’re humbled to make the list, but […]

Fire season in California brings many challenges with it. In addition to the damage the fires can bring to homes, businesses, and nature, it ruins the air quality in surrounding areas for days and weeks at a time. Bad air quality affects everyone, especially those who are older or who have preexisting conditions. Here are […]

Most people don’t know what home health care is or what it is for until they receive it for the first time. This post explains four key facts about home health care that you should know, whether it’s for yourself or to know about resources for a loved one. Home Health Care is a Bridge […]

Temperatures are rising everywhere this summer. Seniors are more likely to be hospitalized for heat-related illnesses compared to other age groups, so it’s important to know how to stay safe during a heatwave. Here are four safety tips to keep in mind. Hydration is Key Drinking water is a must for seniors. Older adults don’t […]

Today we learned that Butte Home Health and Hospice (BHHH) was voted Butte County Reader’s Choice for In Home Health Care by readers of the Chico Enterprise Record, Paradise Post, and Oroville Mercury-Register. This is a great honor, given that there are so many in home care providers in Butte County. Delivering quality care is […]

Home health care and hospice have patient care at the center of what they do. But the goals for each aspect of care are different. This post explains what home health care and hospice are and when patients need them. What is Home Health Care? Home health care is a care service ordered by a […]

Home care is a complicated topic, especially for families who need services for the first time. There are different types of care providers in home health care. This post introduces each type and explains what they do and where they work. Registered Nurses (RN) Registered nurses work in the home health side of home care. […]

Searching for in-home care for a loved one is often an overwhelming experience. Family members don’t know where to begin. Home care is a term that encompasses two types of care; home health care and home care. This article explains the differences between home care and home health care. Types of Home Care When people […]

Chico, CA – Great Place to Work Institute has honored Butte Home Health and Hospice with official certification as a Great Place to Work. The certification process considered employee surveys of more than 87% of BHH&H employees. Great Place to Work, an independent research and consulting firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ […]

Second Year in a Row that BHH&H Receives Distinguished Recognition Chico, California (10/20/2020) – Butte Home Health & Hospice announced today it has been named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of rankings of charities and nonprofits, driven by ratings from the community. Butte Home Health provides healthcare services in the home […]

We’re excited to announce that Butte Home Health & Hospice was recognized by the community at the “Best In-Home Health Care” by readers of the Chico Enterprise-Record, Oroville Mercury-Register, and Paradise Post. “Our team is honored to be recognized for the work we do in the communities we serve,” said Executive Director Robert Love, “We […]

We’re gathering positive, inspirational art to share with isolated seniors in our community. The art of children brightens the lives of our most vulnerable while they are socially isolated and lonely. If you’d like to help, have your children draw a picture and perhaps write a few kind words of encouragement and inspiration. Send them […]

Knowing how to start the conversation about hospice is just as powerful as knowing when to start the conversation. We all feel that we will have more time with our aging parents or loved ones, but the reality is we will all face a day when we will need to talk about end of life […]

In the next edition of our hospice blog series, we decided it was important to offer the perspective of a physician. As someone who has helped thousands of patients and families over the years in different care settings, Dr. Charles Garretson has a unique perspective. We recently sat down for a conversation with him. As […]

Initiating questions about end of life care is emotionally challenging, especially between marriage partners and between parents and children. We seek to protect our loved ones and often avoid the conversations that will cause tears and fears. We hope that we will have more time to enjoy our loved ones and always hope they will […]

One of the best ways to support Butte Home Health and Hospice is to share your support of our mission through an online review. Our mission is the commitment to help people live safely in their homes with comfort, independence, and dignity. Our entire team is dedicated to achieving our mission, whether they are part […]

Understanding the Decline of an Aging Parent As a parent of a young child, one is very aware of the developmental milestones which are associated with each stage of a child’s growth.  Skills such as sitting up, taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and hand-waving are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones […]

Distinguishing between COVID-19, the flu, and allergies may be difficult. However, experts note that the Corona Virus, the flu, and allergies have different symptoms:The main symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, dry cough, and shortness of breath.Allergies have more chronic symptoms and include sneezing, wheezing, and coughing.The flu has symptoms that are similar to the […]

We’re here for the community during unprecedented times. Our team of nurses, therapists, aides, and social workers are working hard during this crisis to keep the most vulnerable in our community safe at home and out of the hospital, where the most serious will be treated. Agency wide, we are taking the following actions: • […]

While Hospice is a Medicare-funded program, the cost of care goes far beyond what is paid. The remainder is supported through donations from the community. Butte Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charity, meaning donations are tax-deductible. If you choose, there are many ways to help hospice: Memorial Gifts: With an “in memoriam […]

Award based on Outstanding Online Reviews Chico, California (11/2/2019) – Butte Home Health & Hospice announced today it has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of rankings of charities and nonprofits, driven by ratings from the community. Butte Home Health provides healthcare services in the home in Chico, Oroville, Paradise, […]

Butte Home Health & Hospice is Celebrating National Hospice Month by providing free copies of Five Wishes, the most popular advance care planning tool in the United States. During this month’s celebration, Butte Hospice is also promoting the importance of thinking and talking about these health care decisions by hosting a free community event to […]

For the first time, Butte Home Health & Hospice was recognized by the community at the “Best Healthcare Provider” in the Chico News and Review’s annual Best of Chico award issue. “We’re excited to be recognized for the work we do in our community,” said Executive Director Robert Love, “We have a great team of […]

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If you’ve been impacted by hospice care, you know the support and care that is provided to both families and caregivers when it’s needed most. You can support hospice in Butte County by donating one time or a recurring donation. Your donation will be put to use to help provide hospice services to those in […]

Many people have misconceptions about what hospice care is and is not. Hospice provides specialized care that addresses the unique needs of a patient facing the end of life. The focus is on caring, not curing. Hospice professionals are skilled not only in controlling the pain and symptoms related to a life-limiting illness, but also […]

Butte Home Health & Hospice is providing free copies of Five Wishes, the most popular advance care planning tool in the United States.  Butte Hospice is promoting the importance of thinking and talking about these health care decisions by hosting a free community event to discuss how to use the Five Wishes guide on Wednesday, March 6th from […]

When is the right time to ask about Hospice? At any time during a life-limiting illness, it’s appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice. It is never too early to start planning for a time when you or a loved one will need the support of hospice. Patients typically bring up […]

November 13-19th is National Home Care Aide Week. Home Care Aides provide much-needed care services to the elderly, disabled and infirm. They help with bathing and personal care as well as educating caregivers and families on safe techniques in caring for their loved ones. Our Home Care Aides have combined experience of over 20 years! […]

In Honor of National Hospice Month, Butte Home Health & Hospice is hosting a free community event on Wednesday, November 14th to discuss how to use the Five Wishes guide. The Five Wishes guide is the most popular advance care planning tool in the United States.  Space is limited, please RSVP by phone or on […]

Butte Hospice recently had the privilege of being guests on Action News Now in honor of National Hospice Month. Bronson and Erica were able to share some facts about hospice as well as details about the upcoming Five Wishes event we will be hosting. The event will be on Wednesday November 14, 2018 from 12-1pm at […]

Butte Home Health & Hospice is Celebrating National Hospice Month by providing free copies of Five Wishes, the most popular advance care planning tool in the United States. During this month’s celebration, Butte Hospice is also promoting the importance of thinking and talking about these health care decisions by hosting a free community event to […]

October 21st-27th is National Pastoral Care Week and we are highlighting our incredible Hospice Chaplain Bronson. Bronson has been the Butte Hospice Chaplain for the last 20 years. He began his Pastoral Care journey in 1985 in the First Baptist Church of Chico. He is currently in his 33rd year of spiritual care since graduating […]

October is National Physical Therapy month. We are happy to be spotlighting our wonderful PT’s this month! This week, we want to introduce you to Burgess! Burgess has been a Physical Therapist for 53 years and has been providing therapy for BHH patients as a contractor though his company for many years. Burgess knew a […]

October is National Physical Therapy month. We are happy to be spotlighting our wonderful PT’s this month! This week, we want to introduce you to Lynnea! Lynnea has been a Physical Therapist for 38 years and her therapy company has been working for BHH for 16 years. She chose to pursue this career after working […]

October is National Physical Therapy month. We are happy to be spotlighting our wonderful PT’s this month! This week, we want to introduce you to Jim! Jim has been a Physical Therapist for 14 years and been working for BHH for 2 years. He made the decision to become a PT because he is amazed […]

Chico, CA – The Board of Directors of Butte Home Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Love as the organization’s Executive Director. Butte Home Health is a non-profit dedicated to serving the community with home healthcare as well as hospice services in Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties. “We’re pleased that Rob has […]