Record #:
MHH0421
Last Full Update:
10 Mar 2023
Memos and Bulletins
| Public Comments |
COVID-19 Service Change: 4 designated visitors at a time with 2 visitors in a room at a time * more visitors are allowed at the end of life on an exception basis |
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 ; Mississauga |
| Boundaries |
Mississauga Halton |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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