- Description
- Companionship, respite care, and emotional support
Home Support Program:- initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral
- volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support
- respite for families up to four hours per week
- telephone support
- caregiver support
Day Hospice Program:- weekly social interaction with peers
- variety of activities including art, cads, board games, music
- emotional support
- respite for caregivers
- weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as needed
Hospice Residential Care Program: 24 hour residential care in a home-like and peaceful setting when being at home is no longer possible
Family Support Program:- helps family members and friends care for someone diagnosed with a life-threatening illness
- bereavement follow-up available
- individual basis or in group settings for adults, youth and children
- support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteers
- drop-in groups
- partner/spousal support groups
- retreats
- group walks
- counselling
- information and referral
- Eligibility
- Persons 18 years of age and older diagnosed as having a life-limiting illness and their families
* Hospice Day Program: individual is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance - Application Process
- For referrals or to find out more about community programs, call 613-680-0306
* Admission to Residential Hospice is made though a referral by health care providers
* For more information call 613-591-6002 - Documents Required
- May vary ; call for information
- Office
- 613-591-6002
- Fax
- 613-591-7002
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice, 110 McCurdy Dr
Ottawa, ON, K2L 2Z6
Canada - Languages
- English, French, Some services only
- Contact
- Barb Mildon, Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-429-0418 - Fees
- None - Donations welcome
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- Last Updated On
- June 17, 2025
- Address
- Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice, 110 McCurdy Dr
Ottawa, ON, K2L 2Z6
Cross street: Terry Fox Dr and Palladium Dr
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- Fully Accessible - Day away programs and end-of-life hospice residence care beds
- Hours of Operation
- Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Residential Care Mon-Sun 24 hoursMon9:00 am to 4:00 pmTue9:00 am to 4:00 pmWed9:00 am to 4:00 pmThu9:00 am to 4:00 pmFri9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Ottawa
