We Are Better Together.
At Optimal, everything we do centers around you. Over time, we’ve had the privilege of supporting patients and families through different stages of care. Some come to us for recovery and rehabilitation, others need ongoing support and comfort-focused care. And often, those needs evolve.
To better reflect how we care for you, we’ve made a simple update to how we show up online.
We are now Optimal Home Care & Hospice.
While our name and digital presence are coming together under one brand, the things that matter most have not changed. You’ll still work with the same trusted team. You’ll still receive the same personalized, compassionate care. And you’ll still have open, honest conversations about how we can help you in your journey.
This change simply makes it easier to understand how we can support you, whether you’re focused on recovery, maintaining independence, or navigating more advanced care.
We’re here to support you through all of it with clarity, compassion, and a plan built around you.
If you have questions, we are happy to answer them. We’re always here to talk through what you need.
Because after all, it is all about you!
Transforming Lives Through Our Care
Every person we care for has their own story, their own priorities, and their own way of living. We take the time to understand what matters to you, so care feels personal and aligned with your life.
We work closely with patients and families to understand their needs and provide care that supports independence, dignity, and overall well-being.
As things change, your care stays connected. With a consistent team and clear communication across home health and hospice, you can expect support that feels steady and continuous, not something you have to figure out on your own.
Optimal provides care that reflects who you are, not just what you need. Each plan is thoughtfully developed to align with personal preferences, routines, and goals so care feels supportive, not prescriptive.
❋ Personal IndependenceWe offer care that supports independence, protects dignity, and respects the way you choose to live. Optimal helps you maintain a sense of self, whether you’re regaining strength or navigating what comes next.
❋ Guidance & TransparencyWe always promote clear, honest communication that helps patients and families understand what’s happening, what to expect, and what comes next so they never feel uncertain or alone in the process.
❋ A Supportive SpaceOur clinicians ensure you are supported in whatever part of the journey you’re in, taking the time to explain what to expect and helping you feel more confident in each step ahead.
❋ Recovery & OutcomesWe focus on meaningful outcomes such as supporting recovery, preventing setbacks, and improving comfort, mobility, and overall well-being at every stage.
Edwyn Vergeire
Administrator
Ashley Black
Chief Clinical Officer
Home Care and Hospice
Virginia Dannen
Vice President of Business Development
Home Care and Hospice
Marlene Heese
Vice President of Human Resources
Home Care and Hospice
Michael Mascarenas
Executive Director
Optimal Hospice
Proud to be Colorado
Local connection and community matters to us. It allows us to be present, responsive, and easier to reach when it really counts.
Because we’re local, communication is more direct, decisions can be made more quickly, and care can adapt in real time as needs change. We’re able to stay closely connected with patients, families, and referral partners, making sure everyone feels informed and supported along the way.
It’s a more personal way to experience care, and it shows in how we communicate, how we respond, and how we support you day to day, not just at the start.
Our Story
Optimal began with a simple idea: help people in a way that truly makes a difference.
In 2005, two close friends, Edwyn and Chad, moved to Colorado to build something rooted in that belief. With backgrounds in healthcare, business, and a shared commitment to their community, they started a home health agency with just a small team and a lot of determination. It wasn’t easy in the beginning, but through persistence, faith, and support from those around them, the organization steadily grew - always grounded in the idea that people come first.
Years later, another part of the story began to take shape.
The hospice side of Optimal started separately in 2010. In 2013, Eloise became involved in helping manage the organization. She believed strongly that home health and hospice should work together—that patients would be better supported if their care felt connected, especially during times of transition.
In 2018, everything changed.
Eloise was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer and passed away just a month later. During that time, her experience with hospice brought a new understanding of what this type of support truly means—not just clinically, but personally. Before she passed, she asked that the hospice side continue.
That request became something much deeper than a business decision.
Through her journey, and later through the care of a loved one, it became clear how important it is for patients and families to feel supported, informed, and not alone during some of life’s most difficult moments.
Over time, the home care and hospice sides were brought together—not just operationally, but intentionally. What started as two separate paths became one connected approach.
Today, Optimal reflects that full journey.
It’s built on the belief that support should feel personal, that communication should be clear, and that no one should have to navigate changes in health alone. From recovery to ongoing support to end-of-life, the focus remains the same: to walk alongside patients and families with consistency, understanding, and care that reflects who they are.
Our Home Care Services
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Support for individuals navigating mental health needs alongside medical care.
Emotional support and coping strategies
Medication support and monitoring
Crisis support and family education
Transition support after hospital stays
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Focused support to help you manage diabetes with confidence.
Blood sugar monitoring and education
Medication and insulin guidance
Nutrition and lifestyle support
Prevention of complications
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Helping reduce the risk of falls and improve safety at home.
Home safety assessments
Strength and balance support
Assistive device guidance
Medication review and risk awareness
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Our aides provide personal, day-to-day support to help you stay comfortable and maintain your routine at home.
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
Mobility and transfer support
Light daily care and routine assistance
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IV therapies provided safely and comfortably at home.
Antibiotics and specialty medications
Line care and monitoring
Ongoing supervision and support
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We help you navigate the emotional, practical, and financial side of care.
Guidance with care planning and decision-making
Connecting you to community resources and services
Help with insurance, benefits, and long-term planning
Emotional support for patients and families
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Our nurses provide hands-on medical care while helping you stay as independent and comfortable as possible at home.
Medication support, injections, and education
Wound care, ostomy care, and post-surgical care
Chronic condition management (including diabetes)
Catheter care, drainage support, and lab collection
Pain management and ongoing health monitoring
Dementia support and family education
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Physical, Occupational, and Speech.
Our therapy team helps you regain strength, improve daily function, and safely move through everyday life at home.
Strength, mobility, and balance training
Help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating
Speech, communication, and swallowing support
Cognitive and memory support
Home safety guidance and adaptive equipment training
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Support during times of change, including after hospital stays or shifts in health.
Medication and condition education
Stress and coping support
Monitoring for changes or complications
Guidance on when to seek additional care
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Advanced care for acute and chronic wounds.
Wound vac and specialized treatments
Ongoing monitoring and healing support
Coordination with physicians and specialists
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Support for comfort, safety, and quality of life.
Therapy may be included when helpful to maintain comfort, mobility, or communication.
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
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Support doesn’t end when care does.
We provide ongoing grief support for families for up to 13 months, offering guidance, check-ins, and resources to help you navigate loss in your own way and at your own pace.
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Support designed to bring comfort, calm, and connection.
Changes in memory and cognition can make everyday life feel confusing and overwhelming—not just for the individual, but for their loved ones as well. This care kit is designed to help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and create a greater sense of comfort and stability throughout the day.
Each item is chosen with intention, focusing on simple, supportive ways to improve well-being and quality of life.
Weighted Lap Blanket – promotes calm, reduces agitation, and supports better rest
Comfort Companion Item– provides a sense of familiarity, connection, and self-soothing
Aromatherapy – encourages relaxation, deeper breathing, and emotional balance
Hand Massage Lotion – reduces anxiety while creating moments of calm and connection
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Emotional and spiritual support—on your terms.
Our chaplain offers non-denominational support, whether that means conversation, prayer, or simply being present. We can also help connect you with faith-based resources if that’s important to you.
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Unbroken Chord helps families preserve a deeply personal connection by recording a loved one’s heartbeat and weaving it into a meaningful song.
It becomes a beautiful keepsake — one that holds emotion, memory and love in every heartbeat.
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Hands-on support with daily care.
Our aides help with personal needs so patients can remain comfortable and families can focus on being present.
Bathing, grooming, and personal care
Mobility and positioning support
Assistance with dressing, feeding, and daily routines
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Support focused on comfort, relaxation, and overall well-being.
Massage therapy can help ease tension, reduce discomfort, and promote a sense of calm—especially during times when the body is under stress or adjusting to changes in health.
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Oversight that keeps care aligned and consistent.
Our medical director works closely with the care team to ensure each plan reflects the patient’s needs and that care remains coordinated, appropriate, and focused on comfort.
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Music therapy can help ease anxiety, reduce restlessness, and create moments of calm and connection. It’s often especially meaningful during times of change—offering comfort, emotional expression, and a sense of peace.
Each session is led by a board-certified music therapist and is tailored to the individual. Using live music, sessions may support relaxation, improve mood, encourage connection, and provide space for reflection and meaningful moments.
This may include:
Support for anxiety, restlessness, and sleep
Emotional expression and stress relief
Encouraging connection and reducing isolation
Reminiscence and life reflection
Comfort-focused support during advanced stages of care
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Ongoing care focused on comfort and quality of life.
Our hospice nurses provide regular visits, manage symptoms, and help patients remain as comfortable as possible.
Pain and symptom management
Monitoring changes and adjusting care
Medication support and coordination
Guidance and support for families
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Guidance through the emotional and practical side of care.
Our social workers help patients and families navigate difficult decisions, access resources, and find support during this time.
Emotional support and counseling
Help with care planning and decisions
Connection to community resources
Assistance with end-of-life planning
Our Hospice Services
