Groundbreaking Held for New Genesis Hospice Care Facility

J.W. & M.H. Straker Foundation Hospice House to Open in 2026

Genesis HealthCare System held a groundbreaking ceremony today to kick off construction of its new Genesis Hospice Care inpatient facility, the J.W. & M.H. Straker Foundation Hospice House. The new building is expected to be completed in 2026.

“The J.W. & M.H. Straker Foundation Hospice House will benefit those in our community who need compassionate, end-of-life care,” said Matt Perry, President & CEO of Genesis HealthCare System. “The new facility will embody the history and legacy of the current inpatient facility, Morrison House, and it will enable our staff to continue providing high-quality care and support to hospice patients and their families for many years.”

The J.W. & M.H. Straker Foundation Hospice House is made possible through generous donations from community organizations and individuals during a capital campaign to raise $7.4 million. The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation made a naming donation, and the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity donated the land at 1251 Ashland Ave., Zanesville. The site is the former Genesis Good Samaritan Medical Center and is across the street from Morrison House.

Patient rooms in the J.W. & M.H. Straker Foundation Hospice House will offer access to semi-private gardens and include private bathrooms designed to better accommodate families. It will also bring together all hospice home care and inpatient teams under one roof, fostering collaboration and continuity of care. Features of Morrison House, such as stained glass, will be moving to the new facility.

Genesis Hospice Care is a charitable hospice program serving Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Guernsey, Noble and Licking counties. It is the only non-profit hospice in the area with a dedicated inpatient facility.

Learn more at Genesis Hospice Capital Campaign | Genesis Healthcare System.