| Hospice Renfrew, a brand-new end-of-life care facility opened its doors in Renfrew County in January 2008. The new building is conveniently located in Renfrew, close to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital.
The facility offers space for up to six patients and provides 24-hour nursing care, with physician support, to terminally ill individuals. Volunteers are also essential at Hospice Renfrew, they are involved in every aspect of care as part of the team. Hospice Renfrew currently employs fifteen health care professionals and services are offered at no cost to residents.
Construction of the hospice began in June 2007, with support from a number of community businesses and organizations, including a Community Capacity Building non-repayable contribution from the Eastern Ontario Development Program, administered by Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation, to purchase the necessary sprinkler system equipment to meet building code regulations.
While Hospice Renfrew has secured funding from the Government of Ontario to cover approximately 80% of its operational costs, as well as a recent $900,000 loan from Infrastructure Ontario, residential hospices are traditionally supported by donations. The hospice is expected to bring $600,000 annually to the region, in addition to generous philanthropic support leveraged through fundraising efforts.
Hospice Renfrew is an initiative of local citizens seeking to establish and operate a non-profit residential hospice with programs and support services that meet the needs of the terminally ill in an inclusive setting where family and friends can be an integral part of the care. It truly is a place where Care, Comfort and Compassion are paramount. |
