CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital announced on March 16 the reopening of its dedicated Mercy Hospice House wing for patients needing inpatient hospice and palliative care services. The hospital, located in Durango, Colorado, now operates as a 90-bed facility after the State of Colorado approved the addition of eight beds under its license.
The reopening is intended to enhance end-of-life care options for patients and families in the Mountain Region. The hospital said this expansion allows it to further its commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care at all stages.
“We are delighted to, as promised, once again offer a dedicated inpatient hospice unit at Mercy Hospital,” said Josh Neff, Mercy Hospital president. “This facility, supported in part by generous community philanthropy, provides a warm, supportive, and clinically excellent environment for patients requiring a higher level of care during their hospice journey. It further strengthens our continuum of care, ensuring every individual receives the right care, in the right setting, at the right time.”
In October 2025, CommonSpirit Health transitioned its home health and outpatient palliative and hospice services to CommonSpirit Health at Home. This move brought operational and clinical management under CommonSpirit Health at Home while maintaining strong connections with local hospitals and providers. While CommonSpirit Health at Home now manages in-home hospice and palliative care services, Mercy Hospital continues to provide these services for inpatients.
Patients who previously received inpatient hospice or palliative care in an adjacent hospital wing will now return to the Hospice House wing. During this transition period, patient care was not interrupted and families continued receiving high-quality support.
