Service Information
Carpenter Hospice
Carpenter Hospice
Category:
Residential Hospice
Target Population: Palliative
Service Details
Description:
The residential care area has 10 beds, all in private rooms and has nursing and personal support staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Music Therapy is available for residents and their loved ones during the week.
The focus is on the person and their family/loved ones and there are many areas available for them such as quiet rooms, outside space and family rooms.
Complementary therapies are available to our residents and their loved ones such as reiki, therapeutic touch, acupuncture and more.
Residential Care is supported by volunteers who assist in providing personal care as well as companionship.
Languages:
English
Rooms:
1 Person in room:
10
Special Accommodation:
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age:
18 yrs
Criteria:
Admissions are made based on priority. Must have valid Ontario Health Card. Burlington resident or surrounding area. Care goals are for comfort, not cure. Must qualify for CCAC services, be diagnosed with a terminal illness and life expectancy of less than 3 months.
Family, patient, CCAC, attending physician, hospitals or any other health care professional.
Family, patient, CCAC, attending physician, hospitals or any other health care professional.
Documents
Referral Contact Information
Referral Instructions:
Complete and fax attached referral form.