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Palliative care in hospice at North Shore Hospice

The mission of hospices within VCH is to create a unique environment for quality living and dying as individuals approach the end of their lives. Everyone involved in the journey – the individuals, their families and staff- is provided with the level of support and assistance they need.

VCH hospices focus on quality of life and ensuring the comfort of residents and their families. While each hospice strives to create a homelike environment, they are staffed with a team of skilled care providers available to support the needs of the residents and their families. However, like a home, there are certain things hospices cannot do, such as major diagnostic tests and complicated treatments.

The care services and support available in VCH’s hospices will be provided in ways that recognize and respect death as a natural part of the life cycle. Because people are coming to hospice at the end of their life, the care provided extends beyond medical services typically available within the health care system and involves a more holistic approach that supports people as they transition to end-of-life, including cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    Home and community care services have general eligibility criteria based on citizenship, residency, age and health condition, and specific criteria for each service based on your assessed needs. You can contact the home and community care access line to arrange for care or have a health-care professional make a referral on your behalf.

    Review the full eligibility criteria and how to arrange home and community care services. 

  • Get a referral

    Call the North Shore Community Palliative Access Line at (604) 984-3743.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

How to get here

Driving North on Lonsdale

Turn right at 13th Street and pass Lions Gate Hospital on your left. The Hospice entrance is located on the corner of St. Andrews and 13th on the left. 

Driving South on Lonsdale (from the Upper Levels Highway)

Take Exit 18 to Lonsdale Avenue South and proceed to Lonsdale Avenue South. Turn left at 13th Street and pass Lions Gate Hospital on your left. The Hospice entrance is located on the corner of St. Andrews and 13th on the left. 

Parking

Parking is available at the rear of the hospice – please visit the nursing station for more information. There is limited free parking on the surrounding streets.

North Shore Hospice

The North Shore Hospice is an option for those in the last few months of life and home is not an option due to care needs, symptom management needs or patient and family goals.

Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Hospices

The mission of hospices within VCH is to create a unique environment for quality living and dying as individuals approach the end of their lives. Everyone involved in the journey – the individuals, their families and staff- is provided with the level of support and assistance they need.