Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Hospices
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Hospice care helps people who are very sick in the final stages of life, focusing on comfort and quality of life. Hospice teams also support spiritual, cultural, and emotional needs in a setting that feels calm and homelike.
Each room is private, with most offering their own washroom. There are areas for visiting, dining, and relaxing. Daily routines are flexible, and family and friends are welcome to visit anytime.
How to access
For Members of the Public
We can answer questions about eligibility and help determine the best care option for you. Contact us for more information.
For Health Care Providers
For VCH staff, please visit the internal webpage for more information on hospice admissions and referrals. (network access required)
What to expect
Each room in hospice is private, with most offering their own washroom. There are areas for visiting, dining, and relaxing. Daily routines are flexible, and family and friends are welcome to visit anytime.
Based on your needs and situation, these services are available in hospice:
- 24/7 access to nursing care
- 24/7 access to care aid support for personal care (i.e., bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring)
- Regular access to a doctor
- Help with taking prescribed medications
- Pain and symptom management (i.e., complex pain, nausea, anxiety, shortness of breath)
- Allied health services (i.e., social work, recreation therapy, etc.)
- Meals
- Spiritual care services
- Grief/bereavement support
- Care plans that are aligned with your goals, or your religious or cultural preferences
Find this service near you
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Hospices
Palliative care in hospice at Vancouver Hospice Society
1.86 km4615 Granville StreetVancouver -
Hospices
Palliative care in hospice at May's Place Hospice
3.47 km333 Powell StreetVancouver -
Hospices
Dogwood Lodge Hospice
4.35 km500 West 57th Avenue Vancouver -
Hospices
Palliative care in hospice at North Shore Hospice
8.23 km319 East 14th StreetNorth Vancouver -
Hospices
Palliative care in hospice at St. John Hospice
8.92 km6389 Stadium RoadVancouver -
Hospices
Palliative care in hospice at Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House
10.25 km6460 No. 4 RoadRichmond -
Hospices
Palliative care in hospice at Whistler Blackcomb Foundation ...
49.18 km38146 Behrner DriveSquamish -
Other
Palliative care in hospice at Sechelt
51.83 km5630 Inlet AvenueSechelt -
Long term care homes
Silverstone Hospice
53.12 km5625 Derby RoadSechelt -
Palliative care in hospice at qathet General Hospital
120.41 km5000 Joyce Ave, Third floorPowell River