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Palliative care in hospice at St. John Hospice

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

  • 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 Vancouver Community Palliative Access Line at (604) 263-7255.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

This facility provides 24-hour hospice care.

How to get here

There are a few places to park at the front of the building, some street parking and a parking lot at the back of the building accessible from 33rd.

St. John Hospice

St. John Hospice offers 14 fully furnished en-suite bedrooms and is located amongst the scenic views of the UBC campus and across the street from the UBC Botanical Garden.

Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Hospices

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.