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Our Services

Welcome to Jessica’s House Hospice. It is a "home away from home" for those facing their end-of-life journey. Stepping into Jessica’s House Hospice is a comforting haven for people at the end of their lives. Services at Jessica's House Hospice are free of charge. We have a committed team of registered staff, personal support workers, volunteers, and physicians. They provide dedicated, expert care around the clock, seven days a week, without pause.

 

Respecting our residents and their loved ones is paramount. It is about upholding their dignity and trust. Every interaction maintains a commitment to preserving your privacy and confidentiality.

Hospice palliative care aims to improve the lives of people that are living with or dying from an advanced illness. It focuses on managing pain and symptoms. It also provides social, psychological, and spiritual support. The care team at Jessica’s House Hospice is here to support residents and their families. Supporting them during their stay and, after it, during their bereavement.

 

Our Care Team

Hospice palliative care is aimed at improving the quality of life for persons who are living with or dying from an advanced illness, with a focus on pain and symptom management as well as social, psychological and spiritual support. The care team at Jessica’s House Hospice is here to support the residents and their families during their stay and throughout their bereavement.

Our Care Team involves multiple areas of support.

  • Executive Director also a Registered Nurse
  • Medical Doctor
  • Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and PSWs
  • Volunteers trained in palliative care
  • Grief and Bereavement Support
  • Community Care partners
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Our Facility and Features

As a three-bed hospice, each of our rooms is thoughtfully arranged for privacy and features an ensuite washroom. Every room is crafted to showcase views and provide access to the serene patio area, landscaped grounds, gazebo, and vibrant gardens. We encourage families to bring cherished keepsakes and photos, personalizing the resident rooms to create a comforting and homey atmosphere.

Common Areas

Please, make yourself at home in the welcoming common spaces at Jessica’s House. Our Family Room is bathed in light and features comfortable sofas, a cozy fireplace, and a smart TV for your enjoyment. Feel free to gather in the spacious dining area for shared refreshments and meals. In our well-appointed kitchenette, you'll find a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, tea kettle, as well as dishes and cutlery. For families with little ones, our Children’s Corner awaits with a delightful array of reading books, activity books, puzzles, and more.

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Our Gardens

We also invite families and visitors to take in our outdoor gardens. Embrace the covered patio adjoining the family room and outside each of our residents rooms. Delight in shared moments at the picnic table or find respite under the charming gazebo for a touch of shade. Numerous sitting areas are scattered around the stunning flower gardens, all cared by our skilled gardening volunteer team.

Our mission is simple: to offer the utmost care to everyone who steps into Jessica’s House Hospice. We're dedicated to providing unwavering support to residents, caregivers, and visitors, ensuring that dignity and care are at the forefront of our commitment in a facility that brings the warmth of a home setting.

Are you interested in finding out more about coming to Jessica’s House Hospice? Click on the button below to download our Welcome Book. Contact our Executive Director Tracy Snell at executivedirector@jessicashousehospice.ca to set up a meeting or answer any of your questions.

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Your donations allow us to continue to bring great support and services to our residents and their families.

Your donation will also help us continue to grow education and our grief support to our residents, their loved ones, and our community. Each donation allows us to keep all our resources FREE to anyone in need.

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