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We provide Residence Hospice Care, Bereavement Care, and Community Hospice Care programs such as in-home visits, day hospice and Caregiver Support. Our services meet the highest care standards in a setting that reflects as closely as possible a comfortable home environment.

Our Hospice Sites

May Court Hospice
114 Cameron Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1S 0X1
Tel: 613-260-2906
Fax: 613-260-5510

Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice / Hein House
110 McCurdy Drive
Kanata, ON K2L 2Z6
Tel: 613-591-6002
Fax: 613-591-7002

Maison de l’Est (Coming Soon)
c/o Résidence Cité Parkway
380 ave LeBoutillier
Ottawa, ON K1K 3W3
Tel: 613-424-6560
Fax: 613-424-6570

Hospice Care Ottawa Charitable Registration # 11896 3701 RR0001

General inquiries: 613-680-0306

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Wendy Nicklin

Wendy Nicklin

With a background in critical care, Wendy Nicklin has taught at universities and held senior administrative hospital positions.  She was President and CEO of Accreditation Canada (2004-2016).  Wendy’s strong commitment to improving the quality of healthcare and strengthening leadership has permeated her career.
 
Wendy has extensive governance experience.  Currently she is a Board member at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa and with Hospice Care Ottawa. While completing her term (2021) on the Board of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), Wendy continues to survey with the ISQua External Evaluation Association.  She is engaged with both Patients for Patient Safety Canada (2020) and the WHO PFPS Network (2022).  As an Emeritus member of CHLNet, contributing to the strengthening of healthcare leadership in Canada remains a priority. 
 
Wendy has numerous publications to her name and gives presentations internationally focusing on quality improvement, accreditation and leadership.
 
Receiving her B.N. and M.Sc.(A) from McGill University, Wendy is a Fellow and Expert of ISQua; member of the International Academy of Quality and Safety in Health Care; and a certified Corporate Director with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D).  Recent awards include the CCHL Eastern Ontario Chapter Award for Distinguished Service in 2012, the University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management Preceptor award for 2016 and the 2018 Legacy of Leadership Award, a lifetime achievement award from HealthCareCAN.