Compassionate Hearts. Expert Care.
Established in 1998, serving Ontarians on their end-of-life journey.
Welcome to our Home! We Are Here for You
Living with a serious illness or providing care for a loved one as they near end-of-life, can be very difficult. At Hill House Hospice we are here for you. We provide, at no cost – thanks to the generosity of donors, community partners and government funding – expert medical care and compassionate hearts that focus on quality of life in a home-like setting. At Hill House, people can live life as fully as possible with dignity and respect in the final stage before death.
Our Home is Your Home
Hill House provides residential hospice services, delivering palliative care within a comforting home-like setting whereas community hospice offers end-of-life care that can be administered in your own home, a hospital, an assisted living facility or through virtual care options.
The majority of Canadians would prefer to die at home or in
Hill House provides residential hospice services, delivering palliative care within a comforting home-like setting whereas community hospice offers end-of-life care that can be administered in your own home, a hospital, an assisted living facility or through virtual care options.
The majority of Canadians would prefer to die at home or in a home-like setting. Our home has all the comforts like home. For example, residents do not wear blue gowns; instead they wear specially made nightgowns and polo shirts/pajama pants that can be easily taken on and off. There are no overhead pages or beeping machines; oxygen tanks are stored in our basement and lines are fed up to each room. Rooms can be decorated with your personal belongings including photos, curtains and lamps. A reclining chair is in each bedroom so family members can sleep over.
No Cost to Families
Hill House Hospice welcomes all residents free of charge. There is no cost to families for our hospice care. Some expenses may arise in relation to the specific care needs of the individual resident and these may include:
- Medical transport to the hospice, which is paid directly to the transfer service upon pickup.
- Specific personal care an
Hill House Hospice welcomes all residents free of charge. There is no cost to families for our hospice care. Some expenses may arise in relation to the specific care needs of the individual resident and these may include:
- Medical transport to the hospice, which is paid directly to the transfer service upon pickup.
- Specific personal care and treatment items, such as preferred brand toiletries and some medications.
Residential hospices in Ontario receive approximately 50% of their operational funding through the provincial government’s Ministry of Health. The rest of our funding needs to be raised through the community.
Annually, Hill House relies on the generosity of our donors, including the family members of residents, friends, service clubs, small businesses and corporations to cover the costs of our much-needed services. We are a registered not-for-profit organization and we can issue charitable tax receipts for donations.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Hill House is part of a vibrant and diverse community. Our aim is to continually educate ourselves and gain a deeper understanding of how our hospice can effectively address the diverse needs of our residents and ensure that our home serves as a welcoming and culturally inclusive and safe space for all.
Our staff speak 10 different languag
Hill House is part of a vibrant and diverse community. Our aim is to continually educate ourselves and gain a deeper understanding of how our hospice can effectively address the diverse needs of our residents and ensure that our home serves as a welcoming and culturally inclusive and safe space for all.
Our staff speak 10 different languages. Through focus group discussions and one-on-one connections, we continuously learn to truly understand what end-of-life care means to the wide mosaic of diverse cultures in our community.
Everyone is welcome to stay at Hill House and we embrace all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, abilities, gender and sexual orientation. We also respect and follow any religious or dietary preferences that our residents and families request.
High Staff-to-Resident Ratio
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Our home operates with a high staff-to-resident ratio. There is at least one nurse and one personal support worker (PSW) working 24 hours a day for every three residents. In contrast, hospital staffing can operate as high as one nurse for every 10 patients. Our ratio also exceeds the current staffing model of most other hospices in the Greater Toronto Area.
Complementary Therapies
Beyond the traditional medical approach, we include alternative therapies to promote holistic wellness. Our caring complementary therapists visit twice weekly to provide residents and families with music therapy, massage therapy, aromatherapy, reiki, therapeutic touch and reflexology. They help manage pain and symptoms, decrease anxiety,
Beyond the traditional medical approach, we include alternative therapies to promote holistic wellness. Our caring complementary therapists visit twice weekly to provide residents and families with music therapy, massage therapy, aromatherapy, reiki, therapeutic touch and reflexology. They help manage pain and symptoms, decrease anxiety, help with relaxation, create an outlet for emotional expression, provide a connection to others and help decrease feelings of isolation.
24 Hours-a-Day/7 Days-a-Week
Our Intake Nurse is here for you every day, no matter the time of day. If you are a caregiver and need help, we are here to answer your telephone call and questions. We are responsive to your needs and individuals can be admitted on long weekends, holidays and any day or time of the week. Call us at 905-737-9308.