Kemp Care Stories

My Dad spent the last 8 weeks of his life at Bob Kemp Hospice and the staff made him feel like family. They treated him incredibly and with such dignity. His mind wasn't sharp at the time he was there but he felt like he was at home. I couldn't imagine his last days being spent anywhere else. We all visited daily and some of us even stayed the night. We were able to come and go at any time of the day or night. The staff would even assist us in taking his bed outside in his last days to give him something beautiful to look at by their pond with fish in it. Nothing compares!

Great staff. So caring and made the last months of my grandpa's life the best they could possibly be. Really nice and updated facilities. Great indoor and outdoor spaces for residents and visitors. Hot homemade soup and desserts are always ready for residents and visitors.

Everyone was so caring, I liked that they spoke to the patient to obtain their needs. They always spoke to family members. The ‘waving goodbye’ or send off ceremony was beautiful.

This is heaven before I get to heaven.

No words can express how thankful we are to all the staff and for this building. There is not enough room on this paper to mention all of the positive things we have experienced here.

My favorite day of the week is Wednesday. I live for it.

My dad heard about “Camp Keaton” which is a bereavement camp for children and teens ages 7 through 17 who are grieving the death of someone close to them. I attended this camp in 2017, six years ago and I have to say it had an impact I didn’t think possible. At 12 years old, I was around other kids my age who have lost someone close to them. The camp taught me some amazing skills and lessons surrounding grief that I will never forget. This year when I was 18, I was able to go back to Camp Keaton not as a camper but as a cabin big buddy. It was the most rewarding experience I’ve gained from my trauma and grief experiences because giving back to the people/community that helped me most was truly one of my biggest goals.

When I come back here I feel safe and like I’m coming home.

The sense of community. I shared a story I have never shared. I feel lighter.