During life’s most tender moments, it helps to have a care team that truly understands. At Ascend Health in Glen Allen, VA, we walk alongside you with empathy, presence, and steady support.
Whether you’re managing an advanced illness or preparing for end-of-life care, our local team delivers more than medical attention, we offer comfort, peace, and a sense of home when it matters most. This is hospice care in Glen Allen that centers on compassion.
Ascend Health is honored to provide hospice in Glen Allen, VA, and surrounding areas, including Goochland, Hanover, Powhatan, Richmond, Henrico, Amelia, Chesterfield, Charles City, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Petersburg and Prince George.
Hospice care is designed to support dignity, relieve pain, and nurture quality of life for those facing a terminal diagnosis. We meet you wherever you are, physically, emotionally, or spiritually, with a care team that sees the person behind the illness.
If you’re looking for thoughtful, home-based support, our team is here to walk beside you and your family every step of the way.
At Ascend Health, providing hospice isn’t just our profession, it’s our purpose. We understand the emotional weight of this journey, and our Glen Allen hospice team is here to support your goals, wishes, and beliefs.
Whether managing pain, offering emotional care, or addressing spiritual needs, we deliver personalized hospice care in Glen Allen that reflects dignity and humanity. Every visit is a chance to bring calm, comfort, and connection when families need it most.
People make the difference in hospice care, and our team is what sets Ascend Health apart. Each nurse, aide, chaplain, and social worker is chosen for their expertise and their deep commitment to patient-centered care.
We serve Glen Allen residents with open hearts and thoughtful care, helping individuals and families feel heard, supported, and respected. You can count on our Glen Allen hospice professionals to be present through every chapter of the journey.
Dr. Altory Miranda, MD, Medical Director
Dr. Miranda is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has practiced geriatrics, skilled nursing, long-term care, and memory care since 2001. He has served as a Medical Director for Hospice since 2010 and is dedicated to advancing multi-specialty care for residents in Virginia’s long-term care and assisted living communities.
Dr. Khalid Karim, MD, Medical Director
Dr. Karim has been practicing Internal Medicine and Geriatrics since 1998. He moved to Richmond in 2007. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care . He practices mostly in long term care facilities. Dr. Karim lives in Richmond with his wife who is also an internist and 3 boys two of whom are in college now.
Jae Anaza MSN, APRN, FNP-C, ACHPN, Nurse Practitioner
Jae Anaza is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse Practitioner with Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care. Board-certified and licensed in Virginia, she brings over 15 years of experience across family medicine, home health, skilled nursing, and hospice care.
Nichole Britt, RN, MSN, Executive Director)
Nichole Britt is the Executive Director of Ascend’s Virginia location with 18 years of nursing experience across emergency, ICU, pediatrics, and hospice care. She holds a BS in Biology, a nursing degree, and a Master’s in Nursing Administration. Nichole has served as RN case manager, Clinical Director, and Executive Director, and is dedicated to leading her team in providing exceptional care.
Kathryn Ray, RN, MSN, Clinical Director
Kathryn Ray, RN, MSN is a nurse with over 17 years of experience in hospital care, public health, education, and hospice. She holds a Master’s in Nursing and recently became Clinical Director at Ascend Hospice after four years as a case manager. A dedicated leader and mother of three, she brings both compassion and expertise to every role she takes on.
Lorie Yutzey, Community Education Liason
Lorie Yutzey is a hospice marketing professional with 25 years of experience expanding access to compassionate end-of-life care. She has consistently delivered marketing strategies that connect with patients and healthcare partners while adapting to the evolving hospice landscape.
Veronica Micco, RRT, BS, Community Education Liason
Veronica Micco is a Community Education Liaison with over 25 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Originally from Binghamton, NY, she holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She has called Richmond home since 1996, where she lives with her husband and two teenage children.
Angie Conover, BSW, Volunteer/ Bereavement Coordinator
Angie is Ascend’s Volunteer & Bereavement Coordinator. Angie got her bachelor's degree from Radford University. She has over 25 years experience in geriatric, long term care & hospice Social Work & Recreation. As a lifelong volunteer herself, Angie uses the Servant Leader Model to prepare our volunteers to meet the needs of those we serve. Angie enjoys spending her free time with her family & pets, finding cool rocks and exploring the many modalities of Holistic & Alternative Wellness.
Andrea Hanlon, MSW, LMSW, Social Worker
Andrea Hanlon, LMSW, brings over 20 years of hospice experience to Ascend Hospice. She holds a bachelor’s from Radford University and a master’s from Virginia Commonwealth University. Andrea is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care that supports patients and families through end-of-life journeys, while also sharing her knowledge with peers and the community.
Laura Tuttle, MSW, LCSW, Social Worker
Laura is a Medical Social Worker at Ascend, with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. With a passion for supporting older adults and their families, she became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2023 and has been providing compassionate end-of-life care since joining Ascend in 2017.
Donald (Don) Edwards, Chaplain
Donald has over 20 years in the helping professions and has served in hospice care for more than eight years. As a Chaplain at Ascend Hospice, he supports individuals and families through life’s most meaningful moments. Born in New York, he now calls Virginia home and enjoys time with family, frozen yogurt, and staying active.
Jennifer Rose, RN, BSN, Admission Nurse
Jennifer joined the nursing profession 7 years ago and has been specializing in hospice care for the last 5 years. She considers it an honor and a privilege to walk beside individuals and their families during one of life's most sacred times. She is dedicated to helping others find peace, dignity, and acceptance throughout the dying process and has a deep respect for each person's individualized journey.
Suzanne McEwen, RN, Admission Nurse
Nursing is Suzanne's passion. She graduated in 1976. Most of her career was in intensive care. She has been in Hospice for 3 years and loves helping out patients and families during this special time of their life.
Amy Terrel, RN Case Manager
Amy Terrel is a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager with over four years of specialized experience in end-of-life care. She is deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized support to patients and their families—ensuring dignity, comfort, and clarity throughout every stage of the hospice journey. Amy is known for her empathetic approach, sound clinical judgment, and dedication to meeting not only the physical but also the emotional and spiritual needs of those she serves.
Brandon Curry, RN Case Manager
Brandon Curry is a Hospice RN Case Manager with a strong educational foundation and a personal commitment to compassionate care, inspired by his experience supporting his grandmother through chemotherapy and hospice. He was honored with a Daisy Award in 2019 for his exceptional work.
Ann Willis, BSN, RN Case Manager
Ann Willis is a compassionate RN Case Manager with over 15 years of nursing experience. She holds a BS in Psychology from the College of Charleston and has been a licensed RN since 2009. Ann spent 12 years caring for children with severe disabilities at the Children's Hospital of Richmond before moving into hospice care in 2022. A Richmond native, she now lives in downtown Fredericksburg with her husband and three pets.
Lisa Hartley, RN Case Manager
With over four years of dedicated experience in hospice care, Lisa Hartley is an empathetic and skilled Registered Nurse specializing in case management at Ascend Hospice. She is committed to providing exceptional care, comfort, and emotional support to patients and their families during one of life’s most challenging journeys.
Tiffany Costa, RN Case Manager
Tiffany is an experienced hospice nurse with over three years of providing compassionate, end-of-life care to patients and their families. She finds deep meaning in the work she does, considering hospice care the most rewarding part of her nursing career. Known for her empathy, professionalism, and dedication, Tiffany is committed to supporting both the physical and emotional needs of those she serves.
Phyllis Jones, CNA, Home Health Aide
I been a certified CNA for over 30 years. Worked in all areas. Home health, Long term, Mental Health tech, but my compassion lead me to Hospice for the last 5 years. I enjoy and love caring for my clients and residents. I show them love, and have empathy for them. While trying to provide 100 percent quality care. My motto is if I can give them one more quality day of life and make them feel a lil' better, then I have achieve my goal for today.
Denise (Chyna) Smith, CNA, Home Health Aide
Born in Jamaica and inspired by a family in healthcare, She has spent 31 years serving patients across the medical field—from birth to end-of-life care. She is licensed in North Carolina, and driven by a mission to ensure no one faces their final moments alone, scared, or in pain. She brings compassion, dedication, and heart to every patient she cares for.
Ashley Berry, Medical Office Administrat
Ashley is a seasoned Medical Office Administrator with over 10 years of experience in healthcare administration, including 5 years specializing in hospice services. She's highly knowledgeable in medical office operations, patient care coordination, and healthcare compliance. SHe's also a Certified Medical Coder. Ashley is recognized for her exceptional organizational skills, professionalism, and a compassionate approach to patient and family interactions.
Frequently asked questions for the Ascend Glen Allen service area.
Yes! Ascend Health in Glen Allen offers 24/7, around-the-clock support for your loved ones and for their family. We aim to be responsive and available, to give you support, compassion and peace of mind, during this critical time.
We can start as soon as the same day. Our aim is for your loved one to receive hospice care as soon as you are ready. We have a team of on-call nurses that can even admit after hours.
Of course! We want you to be comfortable with your team. It is essential that you trust and connect with every caregiver with whom you and your loved one interact.
Hospice care serves people with life-limiting illnesses where curative treatment is no longer the primary focus. Rather than being defined by a specific disease, hospice patients share the common experience of facing a serious illness with a prognosis of six months or less if the disease follows its expected course. You’ll find people with many different conditions receiving hospice care. Cancer patients make up a significant portion, but hospice also serves those living with heart disease, lung conditions like COPD, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, ALS, and many other serious illnesses.
We cover all insurance, including Medicare.
Choosing hospice care is never easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Ascend Health in Glen Allen, we offer guidance, clarity, and comfort every step of the way. Whether you’re ready to begin care or simply seeking information, we’re here to help, honoring this time with grace and respect.
Contact us or call 866.821.1212 to speak with our Glen Allen hospice team and receive the compassionate support your family deserves.