Day Hospice Programs

Our Day Hospice programs are designed for clients living with a life-threatening illness, offering them a day out in a supportive and friendly environment.  Our Nurse and trained volunteers provide care and support in a home-like environment for you to have a 'day away' and give your caregiver a break. 

Transportation with a volunteer driver can be arranged to pick up guests in the morning and bring them home in the afternoon.  Everyone congregates in the comfortable living room for morning coffee, goodies, conversation and laughter.  A hot lunch is included and enjoyed by everyone.  The day is filled with an array of different activities including our art program, special guests, cards, music and therapies.

Hours: 10:00-14:00, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays

Benefits include:

• Weekly social interaction with peers
• Variety of support therapies such as music, art, massage
• Emotional support
• Respite for caregivers
• Weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as needed
• Located at 4 different locations across the city 

- May Court Hospice, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice, 110 McCurdy Drive, Kanata (Tuesday, Wednesday)
- St. John's Anglican Church, 67 Fowler Street, Richmond (Thursday)
- La Maison de l'Est, 879 chemin Hiawatha Park, Orleans (Tuesday)

To get a better idea about our Day Hospice program, click here to view a video by Joel Haslam, CTV Regional Contact

To make a referral to our Day Hospice Programs, please call 613-680-0306 or click here to download a referral form

There is no charge for any of the programs at Hospice Care Ottawa, however donations are encouraged and welcomed.