Close to Home: The Residence
at Alive Hospice-Murfreesboro
New Residence brings inpatient care (and more) Closer to Home
We recently celebrated the Grand Opening and Dedication of The Residence at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro! We anticipate admitting the first patients to our new Residence in June. We are currently offering grief counseling for anyone who has lost a loved one, and we invite you to take advantage of our monthly Lunch and Learn Series the third Friday of each month.
- For information about inpatient care: Call 615-250-1348
- For information about grief support: Call 615-346-8680
- For information about community education: Call 615-346-8418
Location
1629 Williams Drive, Murfreesboro
(between Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and DCI Murfreesboro)
Features & Amenities
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20,000+ square feet of space dedicated to hospice care and grief support
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Facility will eliminate long commutes to and from Nashville
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10 patient rooms with immediate ability to expand to 16 rooms
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Covered entryway
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Commercial kitchen and dining room
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Picturesque courtyard
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Family gathering rooms
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Quiet space
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Skylights (to let in plenty of natural light)
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Expanded grief support center
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1,000 square feet of community space for events
- Office space for Alive Hospice's Murfreesboro-based home care team
Architect: Earl Swensson Associates
Contractor: Turner Construction
Background
With Grateful Acknowledgment
Alive Hospice is grateful to donors who have made a gift investment to bring The Residence at Alive Hospice – Murfreesboro to provide care, support and service to families in the region. Click here to read more
Champions for Alive Hospice
Rutherford County has asked for an Alive Hospice Residence, and pillars of the Murfreesboro community are championing this endeavor! Click here to read more
Building a Home Away from Home
One of the key tasks we’re engaged in right now is designing the space (inside and out) with an eye toward creating an environment ideally suited for terminally ill patients and their families. So how do you design a hospice facility?
Click here to read more
History of Service in Rutherford and Surrounding Counties
Alive Hospice has been providing home hospice care for people with life-limiting illnesses and grief support services in Rutherford and surrounding counties for many years. (In fact, over 90% of Alive Hospice’s care throughout the region is in private homes.) Click here to read more
Special Help for Teens
Among the services Alive Hospice provides to the community is the Alive Teen Retreat, which takes place each October at a lush lakeside camp in Rutherford County. Click here to read more
Support is Needed Now
This facility is financially sustainable, but only if it is built without significant debt. It is our sincere hope that you share our vision and enthusiasm for bringing this Residence to life. Click here to read more
Click here to Donate Online
Coming Up
Open House
Friday, June 16 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
1629 Williams Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Join us for an Open House at our new Murfreesboro Residence! Learn about the services we provide, take a tour and enjoy refreshments. Click here to RSVP!
News & Updates
June 6, 2017:
Alive Hospice invites community to Open House at new Murfreesboro Residence (WGNS)
May 25, 2017:
Alive Hospice hosts grand opening at inpatient facility (Daily News Journal)
May 25, 2017:
Brand new Alive Hospice Facility in Murfreesboro holds ribbon cutting (WGNS)
May 15, 2017:
Alive Hospice plans grand opening May 25 (Daily News Journal)
May 11, 2017:
Alive Hospice to celebrate expansion of services with new hospice residence in Murfreesboro (WGNS)
May 10, 2017:
Alive Hospice to celebrate expansion of services with new hospice residence in Murfreesboro (Alive Hospice)
April 14, 2017:
Blue Raider Realty group donates to Alive Hospice (Daily News Journal)
March 15, 2017:
Alive Hospice Murfreesboro opens debt free in May (Daily News Journal)
March 10, 2017:
New Alive Hospice facility in Murfreesboro to open nearly debt free (WGNS)
March 10, 2017:
Photo Gallery: Bluebird In The Boro, A Concert Series Benefiting The Residence at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro (Daily News Journal)
Nov. 10, 2016:
New Alive Hospice takes form in Gateway (Daily News Journal)
Nov. 9, 2016:
UPDATE: Alive Hospice Aims to Open Facility in Murfreesboro in June of 2017 (WGNS)
Oct. 4, 2016:
Hiking for hospice in Murfreesboro (WMOT)
Oct. 1, 2016:
VIDEO: Hike For Hospice Community Event Raises Funding For The Residence at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro (Alive Hospice)
Sept. 30, 2016
Alive Hospice on Action Line (WGNS)
Sept. 1, 2016:
Hike for Hospice is Oct. 1 (WGNS)
Aug. 18, 2016:
Alive Hospice breaks ground on Murfreesboro facility (Daily News Journal)
Aug. 17, 2016:
UPDATE: Alive Hospice Held a Groundbreaking in Murfreesboro Wednesday (WGNS)
Aug. 17, 2016:
VIDEO: Groundbreaking for The Residence at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro (Alive Hospice)
Aug. 17, 2016:
Alive Hospice breaks ground on Murfreesboro residence (Alive Hospice)
July 27, 2016:
Alive Hospice will break ground on new facility on Aug. 17 (Alive Hospice)
June 23, 2016:
Camp Forget-Me-Not gives grieving kids place to cope (Daily News Journal)
May 25, 2016:
Hospice patient meets favorite basketball player (Daily News Journal)
June 8, 2016:
Alive Hospice Murfreesboro Advisory Committee Member Hanna Witherspoon interview on The Truman Show (WGNS Radio)
May 20, 2016:
Council approves release of Gateway property for Alive Hospice (City of Murfreesboro)
May 20, 2016:
New Hospice facility in Murfreesboro a step closer to construction (WGNS Radio)
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Alive Hospice Murfreesboro Advisory Committee: Lynn Lien and Warren McPherson, Co-Chairs; Leslie Akins, Rita Ash, Phil Barnett, Sydney Boerner, Lou Caputo, Gordon Ferguson, Dr. Max Moss, Kitty Murfree, Dr. Jim Nunnery, Joey Peay, Mark Pirtle, Shane Reeves, Dr. Liz Rhea, Kathy Ryan, Joyce Taylor, Don Witherspoon, Hanna Witherspoon, and Dr. John Zubkus