Offering the Hope of Hospice
To die in peace and dignity, in the company of loved ones, free of pain and distress.
Hospice House Updates &
Downloadable Material
Kno-Wal-Lin Homecare and Hospice, is building a Hospice House in Rockland, Maine. This exciting project will expand the high quality end of life care services already provided by the Kno-Wal-Lin Hospice Program in Knox, Waldo, and Lincoln Counties, and will be available to patients and families throughout Midcoast Maine.
“End of life is a time of bringing one’s life to a close. It is our hope that our Hospice House will provide the atmosphere as well as caring and compassionate staff to help our patients and their families achieve peace and comfort during this final journey.”
- Sarah Dwelley, RN, Hospice Program Manager
The Hospice House will provide care for people who are in the final weeks or days of their lives, as well as to patients whose caregivers are in need of respite from taking care of their loved ones who are facing the end of their lives. In addition to caring for terminally ill patients, Hospice House staff will also provide support and hospitality for families who are grieving and want to be with their loved ones during their final days.
The design of the Hospice House is based on a New England Farmstead with a “Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn” configuration. The Houses will be connected by glass enclosed passageways surrounding two large courtyards with four-seasons gardens. The “Big House” is home to the community living room, dining area, kitchen and pantry. The “Little House” consists of the administrative offices, conference room and workspace for staff. Our “Back Houses” consist of 7 patient suites, each with a private bath and living area to accommodate family. A library and sanctuary are also part of the “Back Houses.” The “Barn” contains the garage, staff lounge, storage and electrical/mechanical rooms. Please see the floor plan, interior and exterior renderings.
The Hospice House will provide state of the art pain and symptom management combined with compassionate care, away from the hustle and bustle of a hospital or a rehabilitation facility. The atmosphere of the Hospice House will be one of peace and tranquility and the interior design and furnishings will “look like, act like, and feel like home.”
Help us Build the Hospice House
Designed by Harriman Associates, with Construction Management provided by Wright-Ryan, the actual construction of the Hospice House will be sought from local providers in the building industry. The cost of this hospice facility is expected to be $3.3 million, one hundred percent of which will be raised through charitable support.
Buy a Brick...Support Our House!
Through our Brick Initiative, we are offering the community an opportunity to be a lasting part of our hospice residence.
These tribute opportunities give you the chance to remember special individuals with a memorial or commemorative gift and can honor a loved one’s life and serve to reflect upon the memories that live forever. Gifts can also be made in honor of birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or other special occasions.
Bricks are $125 each. You can also choose to be contacted about other naming opportunities within the Hospice House.
To purchase a Brick
1. Download the form here
2. Mail it to:
Hospice House Brick Initiative
PenBay Healthcare Foundation
Bok Medical Arts Building, 22 White Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
You may also contact the PenBay Healthcare Foundation at 594-6705 if you have any questions.
Hospice House Updates and Materials We are in the process of completing Design Development and beginning to work on Construction Documents. Please check back as we will be keeping this page updated with constuction photos and information.
If you would like hard copies of any of our materials, please email our Commuity Liaison at bmoran@penbayhealthcare.org or call 594-9561 and ask for Barbara Moran.
Thank You for Your Support!
To date, we have received more than $1.3 million in donations! We welcome any size donation and have many naming opportunities that are still available. Please visit the PenBay Healthcare Foundation here for more information or email givenow@penbayhealthcare.org to inquire. Or Donate online now.
We will also keep this website updated periodically so you will know how the our fundraising is progressing.
Updated: 8/11/08