A ribbon was cut Wednesday to mark the opening of the Washington office for Hospice and Palliative Care Compassus.

The open house was held at the office at 1621 East Washington Street, Suite 4. This office serves Louisa, Washington, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk and Johnson counties. The ribbon cutting was held by the Washington Chamber of Commerce to kick off the grand opening celebration. The office will have six full-time and three part-time staff members.