ABOUT US
Guiding Light Hospice
Our History
Guiding Light Hospice was founded when we saw a great need in the community for end-of-life care. For decades, residents of Elko County were unable to get timely, clean, and functional home equipment to comfortably stay in their homes at the end of life. It was also difficult to get nursing staff, personal care assistance, and prescriptions for pain when the patients became too sick to go to their doctors office. Elko and the surrounding areas needed a full-service and licensed provider for hospice and palliative care; thus Guiding Light was established.
Our team is here to support you and your family through this difficult time. We believe life is to be lived to the fullest and we are so grateful for allowing us to be a part of your life.
Local owned and operated, fully licensed and Medicare Accredited Hospice Agency
Medicare, Nevada Medicaid, VA, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield provider
Service Area
Elko County
Eureka County
Lander County
Humboldt County
Pershing County
White Pine County
Why Use Us?
To avoid hospitalization;
To avoid unnecessary medical bills;
For assurance of a skilled nurse visit/evaluation, so concerns can be handled in your home;
Guiding Light Hospice staff is available to take your call, day and night.
Our Staff
Management team:
Vicki Phillips – Head Receptionist – the first voice to greet you on the phone to answer any questions you have, or to coordinate your deliveries of equipment
Claire Chase, RN – Clinical Nursing Supervisor – here to meet your home care needs.
Dr. John Tkach, MD – Medical Director and visiting home physician. He typically will see you in the first few days of coming to our program.
Aspyn Nicholson – Program Administrator – a lifelong Elko County resident with15 years of home health care experience.
Shelby Barton, MSW – Head Social Work Administrator. Shelby’s kind demeanor puts everyone at ease and she has tons of experience with children and grief support.
Sonny Sollinger – Lead Staff Coordinator – the familiar voice you will be speaking with as she coordinates staff to meet you and your families needs.
Joelle Lane – Lead Spiritual and Bereavement Coordinator – Oversees our spiritual services and bereavement program.
The rest of our nurses, home health aides, respite staff, delivery drivers, and administrative staff are warm, kind, and supportive, to be there when you need them the most.
Our sister company, New Horizon Home Care, focuses on assisting family and individuals with home care needs to avoid the need to stay in a hospital.