19 bed palliative care unit * 1-3 bed room * 4 private rooms * 6 semi-private rooms * health care and respite services for patients and families requiring pain management or end-of-life care

Patient and Family Services

• Individual counselling
• Pet therapy
• Recreational Therapy
• Relaxation and meditation - Mindfulness Medication Group. Holistic care from an interdisciplinary team of specialty trained palliative care clinicians

Specific Medical Accommodations

• Chest tube(s)
• Colostomy
• Feeding tube
• Ostomies 

       Central Lines 
       Ileostomy

• MRSA+
• Nephrostomy tubes
• Oxygen
• Palliative radiation

PICC line

• Special mattresses
• Suctioning
• Tracheostomy
• Wound Care
• Methadone for pain management

 BiPAP and other noninvasive ventilation

Staff Support Available

• Occupational Therapist
• Palliative Physician
• Physiotherapist
• Psychiatrist
• Registered Nurse
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Chaplain
• Respiratory therapists (24 hours/day)

Bereavement Services Available

• Individual counselling
• Quarterly memorial service
• Referral to existing community bereavement supports

Respite Services

• Emergency and planned short term
• Time-limited (up to 2 weeks) break for families and caregivers
• Short term admissions for pain and symptom management