There is something sacred about the end of life — a time when presence, compassion, and peace matter most. Hospice care honors both the individual and the family, offering a space where love, dignity, and connection can take priority. At Wellspring, the hospice team walks alongside individuals and their loved ones, offering comfort and support through one of life’s most tender transitions.
Reimagining Hospice
At Wellspring, we believe life is a gift— from our first breath to our final one. Our method of hospice care affirms this belief by focusing on comfort, dignity, and being fully present in the time that remains.
“Hospice doesn't mean it's the end. It's the beginning of a new stage where every moment matters. Having hospice meant we could still do the things we loved — take trips, attend special occasions, and make the most of our time together. Hospice made more possible,” shared one Wellspring Lutheran Services hospice family.
Hospice care is not about giving up. It’s about helping people live fully in the time they have left, surrounded by the people who matter most. Wellspring focuses on quality of life by managing pain and symptoms, providing emotional and spiritual support, and easing the day-to-day pressures caregivers often face.
“Choosing hospice doesn’t mean giving up hope — it means shifting our focus to comfort, peace, and the relationships that matter,” said Dave Gehm, president and CEO of Wellspring Lutheran Services. “Our team considers it a sacred calling to walk with people during this time. We support the entire family — physically, emotionally and spiritually.”
The Gift of Time From Hospice
One message we hear time and again from families is, “We wish we would have called sooner.” Choosing hospice earlier allows more time to build relationships, honor final wishes, and support loved ones during a meaningful and delicate time. With early hospice care, families can benefit from more days of connection, peace, and even joy, not just in the final hours, but throughout the final chapter.
The Wellspring hospice team includes a physician, nurses, social workers, chaplains, a bereavement coordinator, aides, and trained volunteers. Together, they create a personalized care plan that reflects each person’s values and wishes, while also walking closely with the family through each step of the journey.
Grief Support & Counseling
Grief support continues long after a loved one passes. In Frankenmuth, adult grief support groups offer a place to share, connect, and begin healing. For children and teens, Camp Hope provides a safe, supportive space to process loss, ask questions, and learn healthy ways to cope.
Community’s Role: How to Support a Family in Hospice
Community outreach significantly helps people emotionally through illness, loss, and death. While seemingly small, there are many simple steps you can take to help others feel supported. Here are a few ways your community can strengthen families facing end-of-life transitions:
- Be present. Sit, listen, pray, or simply be physically present — sometimes quiet companionship makes the biggest impact.
- Start conversations. Encourage openness around end-of-life care to reduce fear and stigma.
- Share resources. If someone in your community could benefit from hospice care, help connect them.
Connect with Wellspring for Hospice Services
Wellspring provides hospice to individuals and families within a 50-mile radius of Frankenmuth, Michigan. Care is provided wherever the individual calls home — in a private residence, assisted living, or other setting.
To learn more about the Wellspring hospice program, call 989.652.4663 or visit https://wellspringlutheran.com/senior-services/hospice.
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