Residential Hospice Palliative Care

Residential hospice palliative care takes place in our 10-bed, home-like building on Hamilton's West Mountain. We provide care with a focus on symptom management, memory making, dignity and saying the softest of goodbyes to loved ones in their last days, weeks and months of life.

What We Do

Comprehensive Care

We address the physical and emotional‌ needs of our residents and their families – a-whole-family approach with a focus on living the highest quality of life.

Specialized Approach

Always resident focused, hospice palliative care uses an approach where medical excellence is standard, but dignity, comfort, connections and preparing for your legacy are just as important. This includes music and art therapy or supportive counselling.

Better Quality of Life

Whether you feel like relaxing in front of a fireplace, having a gathering in the great room, sharing a bowl of soup in the kitchen or watching the birds in your private suite, your days are full of your wishes and what brings you and your loved ones comfort.

A palliative care patient in bed being comforted by a friend

How can Hospice Care Help?

Hospice palliative care is one option available to everyone. There are several ways that it differs from palliative care in other settings, such as home and hospital. For centuries, hospices has been a home away from home where priorities are placed on medical excellence, dignity, comfort, & allowing memory making in one's last chapter. In our modern hospice, we have expanded on those original values and included wrap-around care, including psychosocial care. Families consistently report hospice allowed family members relief from the burdens of caregiving.

When can hospice care help?

Residential hospice care is a compassionate option for individuals facing their final days, weeks, or months.

This specialized type of palliative care focuses on alleviating pain, managing symptoms, and providing emotional support to both the patient and their family. By addressing these needs, hospice care significantly eases caregiver hardships.

At Dr. Kemp's House, residents can also request Music Therapy. Read more on how Music Therapy can help (Article by Reader's Digest Canada).

It's important to note that hospice care is specifically designed for end-of-life situations and is not a substitute for long-term care, which caters to individuals with chronic conditions requiring extended medical attention and support.

Need More Information?

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