About us

Our Mission

Our mission at Ascentra Hospice is to provide quintessential peace and dignity throughout the end-of-life journey. Our highly skilled team of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients, their families and our colleagues in the communities we serve. Our holistic approach to hospice care focuses on the unique needs of each patient to ensure we provide the exemplary care for which we are entrusted.

Emily Engberson

Emily Engberson brings over two decades of healthcare leadership to her role as Executive Director, with a deep-rooted passion for excellence in healthcare. Her commitment to patient-centered service is reflected in her dedication to ensuring that individuals and families receive compassionate, dignified support during life’s most tender moments.

With a strong background in healthcare operations and team development, Emily leads with empathy, integrity, and a vision for excellence in end-of-life care. She believes that hospice is not just a service—it’s a calling to honor life, provide comfort, and walk alongside patients and their loved ones with grace.