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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MHH0421 | Last Full Update: 31 Mar 2022 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 4 designated visitors at a time with 2 visitors in a room at a time * more visitors are allowed at end of life on an exception basis |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-337-8004 |
| Fax | 905-337-8006 |
| info@ianandersonhouse.com | |
| Website | www.ianandersonhouse.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ian-Anderson-House-371007659683838/ |
| Primary Contact | Margaret Marino, Administrator; Phone: 905-337-8004 ext 225; Email: margaret@ianandersonhouse.com |
| Alternate Contact | Heidi Harrigan, Volunteer and Event Coordinator; Phone: 905-337-8004 ext 236; Email: volunteercoord@inaandersonhouse.com |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Six bed palliative care facility offering an alternative to terminally ill cancer patients with limited life expectancy who cannot receive the necessary care 24 hours a day at home |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1997 |
| Primary Executive | Margaret Anderson, Founder and Executive Director |
| Alternate Executive | Ellen Cronin-Irwin, Clinical Director; Phone: 905-337-8004 ext 234; Email: ellen@ianandersonhouse.com |
| Funding | Donations * Ontario Health (Central) |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Notice: In order to ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment for residents, the Chief Medical Officer of Health in Ontario has advised residential hospices to only allow essential visitors until further notice. Call ahead before visiting. A six bed cancer hospice which provides residential respite care, companionship and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with terminal cancer * also may accept individuals with non-cancer diagnoses on a case-by-case basis * care provided by trained staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week * trained volunteers provide support to residents and their families, as well as perform administrative and household tasks in the House * volunteer opportunities available Also provides one or two-week respite stay for caregivers who are providing care to a loved one who is terminally ill in their homes * accept unused medical supplies donations |
| Hours | Daily 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Boundaries | Halton Region and Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Individuals aged 16 or older who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports * Priority of admission is determined by a Home Coordinator on an assessment of the most urgent need |
| Application | Call * referrals may be made by individuals, physicians, medical institutions, service providers or volunteer organizations |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Oakville (Morrison) |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Winston Churchill Blvd and Lakeshore Rd E |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 61034 511 Maple Grove Dr Oakville, ON L6J 7P5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care ; Palliative Care / Grief |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Home Support Programs ; Hospice / Palliative Care ; Hospice Care ; Palliative Care ; Programs for Home Support |
| Service Categories | Adult Out of Home Respite Care ; Hospice Facilities ; In Home Hospice Care ; Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs ; Palliative Care ; Terminal Illness Counselling ; Volunteer Opportunities |
| Copyright | |
| Copyright Information | This listing is copyright © 2022 Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton |