507 1st Ave N, Ketchum, ID 83340 • P.O Box 4320, Ketchum, ID 83340
208.726.8464

ABOUT US
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
DRIVEN BY COMPASSION
We believe everyone deserves comfort, dignity, and support regardless of income, insurance, or circumstance.
Hospice and Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley is the only local provider of hospice and palliative services in Blaine County, Idaho. Since 1985, we’ve offered compassionate, community-centered care to patients and families—completely free of charge. We do not bill insurance or participate in Medicare, choosing instead to serve based on need and guided by the Hospice Standard of Care.
Supported by charitable donations, our work is made possible by a small dedicated staff and a large network of highly engaged volunteers. Creativity, clinical excellence, and deep community connections are at the heart of all we do.

RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE
HONORED BY OUR COMMUNITY
We are proud to be recognized for the compassion, integrity, and dedication we bring to every life we touch.
Hospice and Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley and its team have received numerous awards celebrating our lasting impact. These honors reflect not only the quality of our care but the strength of our community partnerships and the generosity of our volunteers.
2008
Volunteer of the Year & Lifetime Achievement Award, Idaho Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Health Care Hero in Hospice, Idaho Business Review
2008
2012
Sojourns Award, Cambia Health Foundation, awarded to Carolyn Nystrom
Nancy Cord Vision of Philanthropy Award, recognizing leadership, humanitarianism, and philanthropy
2012
2015
Woman of the Year, Carolyn Nystrom, Idaho Mountain Express Readers’ Poll
THE PEOPLE WHO
MAKE IT IT HAPPEN
At the heart of WRV Hospice is a compassionate team of caregivers, staff, and board members.
Together, they guide our mission with expertise, empathy, and deep dedication to the families we serve.