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Organization: Hospice Care Ottawa - Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice
Phone Numbers: 613-591-6002
Fax: 613-591-7002
Email: info@hospicecareottawa.ca
Website: www.hospicecareottawa.ca
Address: Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice
110 McCurdy Dr
Kanata, ON
K2L 2Z6
Intersection: Terry Fox Dr and Maple Grove Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Day away programs and end-of-life hospice residence care beds
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Contacts: Barb Mildon - Executive Director
905-429-0418 * barb.mildon@hospicecareottawa.ca
Service Description: Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness

Home Support Program: Comfort and practical support through visiting volunteers 

Benefits include:
  • initial visit by a community nurse for assessment and referral
  • volunteer visiting for companionship and practical support
  • respite for families up to 4 hours/week
  • telephone support
  • caregiver support

Day Hospice Program: If an person is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance, the Day Hospice program can provide a day away for them and a break for the caregiver * offered Tue, Wed or Thu 10am-2pm

Benefits include:
  • weekly social interaction with peers
  • variety of activities may include art, cards, board games, music, reiki or massage
  • emotional support
  • respite for caregivers
  • weekly nurse assessments and communication with physicians as needed

Hospice Residential Care Program: When being at home is no longer possible Hospice Care Ottawa provides 24 hour residential care

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

Bereavement Support: Support through the grieving process by staff and trained volunteers

Programs include:
  • drop-in groups
  • partner/spousal support groups
  • retreats
  • group walks
  • counselling
  • information and referral
Fees: None * donations welcome
Application: 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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Persons 18 years of age and older diagnosed as having a life-limiting illness and their families * Hospice Day Program: Person is still able to get out of the home and can transfer with minimal assistance
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Ottawa (City of) and rural areas

This information was last completely updated on: 10-28-2024


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About Us

Hospice Care Ottawa was formed as of January 2013 from the amalgamation of The Hospice at May Court and Friends of Hospice Ottawa. We currently have three hospice sites to serve the Ottawa Region: Central West Hospice, 1400 Carling Avenue in Ottawa, May Court Hospice, 114 Cameron Avenue in Ottawa, and the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice at 110 McCurdy Drive in Kanata.