Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care, a community-grown nonprofit, provides compassionate care and support for individuals, families and caregivers facing serious illness or end of life.
Founded as Benton Hospice Service in 1980, Lumina has a long tradition of serving end-of-life needs in the Mid-Willamette Valley in Oregon. From our hospice and palliative care services to our extensive grief and caregiver support programs, we are here for you.
Hospice Care
Hospice is a comprehensive approach to end-of-life care that provides emotional, spiritual, physical, and psychological support to patients and families.
Palliative Care
Palliative Care is specialized medical care that focuses on improving quality of life and comfort when facing a serious illness or complex medical decisions.
Caregiver Support
Family and friends are often thrust into the role of caregiver without training. Lumina can help during these challenging times.
Grief Support
Grief support groups or one-on-one sessions are provided to anyone in the community, regardless of connection to hospice.
Transitions
This program provides non-medical support, access to community resources, and practical assistance to those living with a life-limiting illness.
Join the Lumina Team
As An Employee
Lumina’s staff make a difference by providing compassionate care and support to those facing end of life and their families. We are proud to be named one of the “100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon” by Oregon Business.
As A Volunteer
Volunteers play a vital role in the care Lumina provides by sharing their helping hands, listening ears, and warm hearts. From sitting vigil with the actively dying or providing respite care to relieve an exhausted caregiver, to sewing patriotic quilts for our Veteran patients.
News and Events
May Memorial, A Community Event
Starting: May 31 @ 10:00 am
Ending: May 31 @ 1:00 pm
We invite you to join us at the Floral Courtyard at Benton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 31st between 10am...
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Katelyn Cooper Appointed Executive Director of Lumina
News
By Lorinda Anderson, Board ChairI’m excited to share a milestone in Lumina’s journey: the promotion of Katelyn Cooper to Executive...
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Watch Dementia 101 presentation by Dr. Helen Kao of Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care
News, Hospice Care
Dr. Helen Kao gave this community presentation in March 2025 at the Corvallis-Benton public library in Corvallis, Oregon. Dr....
Read MoreVideo Testimonials From Family Members
“After 16 years of caregiving for my husband, the stress and burden just went away when Lumina arrived.”
Annette’s Story
“Lumina’s chaplain engaged my dad and made him feel like he was the most important person in the world.”
Jo’s Story
“I didn’t have to do it alone. They held my hand and stood beside me during the most difficult moments.”
Joanna’s Story