About Us
Learn more about the history of TOAH.
Our Mission
To provide a home for end-of-life care for the community, by the community, where every life matters to the very last breath and no one dies alone.


Our Vision
The Open Arms House will expand public knowledge about end-of-life care choices through a community-supported charitable residence that facilitates end-of-life care with dignity, peace and comfort for hospice patients and their loved ones.
The home will provide educational opportunities for health care professionals, the faith community, families of residents and volunteers with the hope that the natural dying process can be understood and accepted.
Our Story
The Open Arms House offers a peaceful, homelike environment for terminally ill residents and provides end-of-life care that emphasizes compassion, independence, respect and dignity.
Omega Home
Known as a Social Model Hospice, The Open Arms House is a proud member of the Omega Home Network and collaborates with other community homes across the nation as part of the movement to improve access to quality care and prepare individuals and families in America for their end-of-life journey.
Fees for Services
The Open Arms House does not receive Medicare, Medi-Cal, or other third-party insurance reimbursement. Our income comes from payments by residents, their families, and from community donations.
We depend on residents and family members to help cover the cost of care to the best of their financial ability. If we can offer a room and the resident’s family is unable to fully cover the cost, we will use donations from the community to cover the shortfall. Financial arrangements are finalized at the time a resident room is offered. Those discussions are confidential.
Donate
Make a difference that lasts an eternity by donating to our home. Each donation is tax-deductible as we are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our tax identification number is 81-1048361.
Online
Donate safely and securely through our website with PayPal
www.openarmshouse.org
You may also mail donations to:
The Open Arms House
3234 W Iris Avenue
Visalia, CA 93277
Board Members
Executive Board

Pete Sherwood
Attorney
President

Clare Whitlatch
Broker Associate, The Whitlatch Group
Vice President

Donnie Clark
Community Member
Secretary

Margaret Moholt
Retired Grant & Program Manager
Treasurer

Carol Nickel
Registered Nurse
Executive Board Member

Angela Biscotti
Retired Realtor
Board Member

Karl Schafter
Pastor, RiverCross Church
Board Member

Mary Ferrara
Retired College Liaison – Exeter High School
Board Member

Merrilyn Brady
RN, BSN, MSN, Retired
Board Member

Siro Altamirano
Certified Public Accountant – Bastrire Edwards
Board Member

Jim Heaton
Board Member, Emeritus

Harry Wood
Board Member, Emeritus

Dr. Ron Marconi
Board Member

Sabrina Jimenez
Executive Director