Hospice FAQs

What is Hospice Care?

Hospice Care is a specialized form of healthcare aimed at relieving suffering and improving quality of life for those in the end-of-life stages of a life-limiting illness. Hospice Care provides physical, psychological, social, and spiritual care catered to the individual and their loved ones.

Who is Eligible for Hospice Care?

Anyone who has been diagnosed with an advanced terminal illness, is in the final end-of-life stages, and who is seeking comfort care and quality of life care in the end-of-life stage is eligible for Hospice Care. Hospice Care is aimed at supporting and managing symptoms for individuals with a prognosis of 3 months or less. The Rose Garden Hospice is not able to accommodate people still undergoing active disease modifying care such as aggressive chemotherapy, IV treatments, or laboratory/imaging services.

How do I get a Referral to the Rose Garden Hospice?

Referrals to the Rose Garden Hospice are initiated through your Physician or Nurse Practitioner, often with the assistance of your care team. If you feel the Rose Garden Hospice is right for you or your loved one, speak to your Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Homecare team about beginning the referral process.

Is There a Cost to Stay at the Rose Garden Hospice?

No, there is no cost for our Guests to stay at the Rose Garden Hospice. The are three medications not covered under the provincial palliative drug formulary, the cost for which is not covered by the Rose Garden Hospice. (DIN00743445, DIN00035017, & DIN02238696)

What Type of Care is Provided at the Rose Garden Hospice?

Hospice care attempts to achieve the best quality of life by addressing the individual as a whole, focusing on physical, social, spiritual, cultural, and practical needs. Medication is used for pain relief and to address other symptoms experienced in end-of-life stages. The Rose Garden Hospice does not expediate or delay the end-of-life process, we guide people through a natural death in a calm, peaceful environment. The Rose Garden Hospice is not able to accommodate people still undergoing active disease modifying care such as aggressive chemotherapy, IV treatments, or laboratory/imaging services.

Can my Family Visit or Stay with Me?

Yes, we welcome loved ones, friends, and family to visit our guests (patients), and each guest room is fitted with a hide-a-bed to accommodate overnight stays. Visitation is an indispensable aspect of holistic care in addressing the emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing of our guests and their loved ones.

Can my Spiritual Advisor/Elder/Pastor, etc., come to visit?

Yes, we encourage our guests to seek comfort and guidance from their spiritual care providers. The Rose Garden Hospice will also seek out the services of a Spiritual Advisor if requested to do so by a guest or their loved ones. Our reflection/quiet room is a non-denominational room for anyone to reflect in solitude, with their spiritual provider, or with family.

Can my Physician Come to See Me?

Yes, your regular physician is welcome to come visit and meet with you. Our in-house physicians will be your primary healthcare provider while you are a guest at the Rose Garden Hospice, although they will communicate regularly with your physician of choice.

What Amenities are Offered at the Rose Garden Hospice?

Each private Guest Room is fitted with a smart TV, mini-fridge, private 3-piece washroom with walk-in shower, individual climate control, large windows, double hide-a-bed sofa, and a dresser for personal storage. We offer a spa room with an accessible jet tub for guest use.

The RGH has a welcoming common area including an open-use kitchen, dining room, and living room. We offer two family rooms available for loved ones to use for private moments away from guest rooms. Our reflection/quiet room is a non-denominational room for anyone to reflect in solitude or with family.

We offer a large outdoor patio with a gazebo for individuals or groups to gather. We are currently developing our outdoor space to include a garden complete with walking paths, rose bushes, grassy areas, trees, benches, picnic tables, garden boxes, all connected to the Rotary Trail.

What Should I Bring to the Rose Garden Hospice?

You are welcome to bring items that will bring you comfort, such as your own pillow, clothing, slippers, house coat, lotions or body wash, pictures, artwork, and electronic devices.

Can I Tour the Facility Before Deciding?

Yes, if you would like to see the facility before admission, our team would be happy to guide you through our building. To arrange for a tour, please call 306-764-9620 or email us directly.