Prairie Home Community Care is a long-established, non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and families in Lyon County and the surrounding area. Founded in 1984 as the area’s first hospice, Prairie Home Community Care has continuously set the standard for excellence in end-of-life care, striving to honor personal choices, preserve dignity, and address the unique needs of those they serve. Their care philosophy centers on creating moments and memories that matter most, focusing not on counting days but on making each day meaningful and comfortable.
A significant part of Prairie Home Community Care’s commitment is seen in its operation of two residential hospice houses in the Marshall area: the Lockwood House and the McLaughlin House. These homes offer 24-hour compassionate care within a warm, welcoming environment that truly feels like home for residents. By providing specialized services in these settings, Prairie Home Community Care ensures patients experience comfort and dignity, surrounded by attentive, highly trained professionals. Care is personalized, with treatment plans collaboratively developed to reflect each patient’s unique needs, values, and wishes.
In addition to residential hospice care, Prairie Home Community Care provides a continuum of services designed to support individuals and families wherever they call home. Hospice care is delivered in private homes, apartments, senior living communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes, bringing expertise and warmth to every environment. Their Home Care program makes it possible for individuals to receive personalized healthcare services in the comfort and familiarity of their own residence, ensuring high-quality, hospital-level care while maintaining a sense of ease and belonging.
The Fieldcrest Assisted Living facility in Cottonwood, MN, is another cornerstone of Prairie Home Community Care’s offering. Designed to enhance seniors’ quality of life, Fieldcrest provides a supportive, homelike atmosphere where residents are respected and their independence is preserved. Individualized support helps each resident manage their healthcare needs with the utmost dignity and care.
Prairie Home Community Care’s approach includes an array of enrichment services that nurture emotional and spiritual well-being for both patients and their families. Their offerings include grief support to help families navigate loss, as well as therapy dog visits, aromatherapy, and music therapy—each aimed at uplifting spirits, easing discomfort, and enhancing the overall sense of well-being. The organization further honors the needs of those who have served through their participation in the We Honor Veterans project, expressing gratitude and tailored care for veterans in their community.
Central to Prairie Home Community Care’s mission is the spirit of generosity and community involvement. They provide expert care to all who need it, irrespective of financial ability, thanks to the ongoing support from the region. Their dedicated team of board-certified physicians, nurses, chaplains, and staff approach their work not simply as a job, but as a true calling, devoting themselves to delivering exceptional comfort and support during life’s most challenging moments. At Prairie Home Community Care, giving and caring form the heart of their work, ensuring that every individual and family is supported with compassion, expertise, and respect every step of the way.