The Home

For an End-of-Life with Human Dignity

The Estrie region is experiencing one of the strongest population growths in Quebec, and its population is older than the Quebec average. In the coming years, the need for palliative care beds will increase, especially as every individual has the right to receive care tailored to their needs, preferences, and values, in accordance with their wishes.

In January 2024, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (Santé Québec) recognized the relevance of complementing the palliative care services offered in our region with the addition of a local out-of-hospital resource.

The Foundation is actively working to implement its mission by researching and acquiring a prime location to build and offer the services of a palliative care hospice, serving residents of the 17 municipalities within the Memphrémagog RCM.

Goal: To open the doors of the MRC Memphrémagog Palliative Care Home by 2030

The benefits and added value for the region are invaluable, both medically and humanly, for several reasons.

Thus, the Home will notably offer:

  • Local access to quality bilingual professional services and palliative care for any person suffering from a pathology leading to an end-of-life prognosis, whether oncological or other;
  • A natural, peaceful, and comforting environment, offering serenity and tranquility
  • Free services
  • Compassionate, quality care
  • A range of complementary end-of-life services: respite care, medication adjustment, symptom management, psychological and spiritual care, medical assistance in dying, outpatient clinic, and day center
  • Accommodation for loved ones and family.

Project Implementation and Costs

The provision of palliative and end-of-life care is a collective and shared responsibility, undertaken by Santé Québec and the community. The healthcare network alone cannot meet this demand.

  • The costs associated with acquiring land and constructing the home are entirely covered by private donations, fundraising efforts, and volunteer involvement; these costs are estimated at $10M;
  • Palliative care homes benefit from public funding in the form of an annual per-bed grant, representing nearly 50% of operating costs; these recurring costs are estimated at approximately $2M annually.

The Foundation therefore needs your support to bring this flagship project for the Memphrémagog region to fruition.