Norfolk County, ON – [January 31] – The Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice is pleased to announce that the Government of Ontario has allocated four new hospice beds to serve the residents of Norfolk and Haldimand Counties. This funding commitment is a significant step forward in ensuring that individuals with life-limiting illnesses have access to high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care close to home.
“This announcement is a major milestone for our community,” said Andrea Binkle, Executive Director of the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice. “The need for hospice care in our region is growing, and these four beds will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing end-of-life journeys and families.”
Hospice care provides individuals with comfort, dignity, and specialized medical support in a home-like setting, reducing pressure on hospital resources while ensuring individuals receive compassionate, tailored care. The addition of these beds will help bridge the gap in palliative care services in Norfolk and Haldimand, providing much-needed relief to families and caregivers.
“We are grateful to the Government of Ontario for recognizing the need in our region and for investing in hospice care,” said Michael Godelie, Board Chair of the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice. “This announcement brings us one step closer to building a hospice residence that will serve our community for generations to come.”
The Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice has been working diligently to establish a hospice centre and residence that will provide a peaceful, supportive environment for those in their last days of life. This allocation of four beds is an essential step forward toward making that vision a reality.
In 2024, the Hospice announced the donation of 10 acres of Land in Jarvis, Ontario. This location is centrally located so that residents of both counties can easily access the Hospice and Palliative Care Centre when it opens.
The base funding announced today ensures that the care can be provided once the Centre for Hospice Palliative Care has been completed. With an estimated cost of $14 Million, fundraising has already begun. To learn how you can help, please visit https://norfolkhaldimandhospice.ca/
More details regarding the timeline for the development of these hospice beds will be shared in the coming months as the project progresses.