Emmanuel House Hospice and Palliative Care Program

Provides 24-hour residential hospice and palliative care to individuals with a life-limiting illness. Offers person-centered care that promotes comfort, pain and symptom management, dignity, and quality of life, all while respecting an individual's culture, beliefs, and values. Care is provided by a team of nurses, allied health professionals (social work, grief counsellors, spiritual care), support staff, and trained volunteers. 

Organizations that offer this Service
Good Shepherd Centres
Sites that offer this Service
Emmanuel House Location

90 Stinson St, Hamilton, ON L8N 1S2, Canada

Eligibility

Applicant must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be in final stages of life, with a prognosis of 3 months or less and/or a Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) score of 40% or less
  • Have a need for nursing and PSW care, with a focus on pain and symptom management, in addition to other social and emotional support
  • Have a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) agreed to, prior to admission
Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
No fee for any OHIP-covered individual
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Contact for information.

Last Full Update
July 20, 2026