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Palliative care in hospice at St. John Hospice

The mission of hospices within VCH is to create a unique environment for quality living and dying as individuals approach the end of their lives. Everyone involved in the journey – the individuals, their families and staff- is provided with the level of support and assistance they need.

VCH hospices focus on quality of life and ensuring the comfort of residents and their families. While each hospice strives to create a homelike environment, they are staffed with a team of skilled care providers available to support the needs of the residents and their families. However, like a home, there are certain things hospices cannot do, such as major diagnostic tests and complicated treatments.

The care services and support available in VCH’s hospices will be provided in ways that recognize and respect death as a natural part of the life cycle. Because people are coming to hospice at the end of their life, the care provided extends beyond medical services typically available within the health care system and involves a more holistic approach that supports people as they transition to end-of-life, including cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    Home and community care services have general eligibility criteria based on citizenship, residency, age and health condition, and specific criteria for each service based on your assessed needs. You can contact the home and community care access line to arrange for care or have a health-care professional make a referral on your behalf.

    Review the full eligibility criteria and how to arrange home and community care services. 

  • Get a referral

    Call the Vancouver Community Palliative Access Line at (604) 263-7255.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

This facility provides 24-hour hospice care.

How to get here

There are a few places to park at the front of the building, some street parking and a parking lot at the back of the building accessible from 33rd.

St. John Hospice

St. John Hospice offers 14 fully furnished en-suite bedrooms and is located amongst the scenic views of the UBC campus and across the street from the UBC Botanical Garden.

Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Hospices

The mission of hospices within VCH is to create a unique environment for quality living and dying as individuals approach the end of their lives. Everyone involved in the journey – the individuals, their families and staff- is provided with the level of support and assistance they need.