McNally House opened its’ doors in April 2008. This free-standing, six suite, home-like residence provides free of charge, 24-hour specialized palliative care to people living with a life limiting illness, as well as those in their life circle.

The hospice is a non-profit organization serving the Niagara West communities of Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln. McNally House is Ontario’s first rural teaching hospice and has been recognized nationally as a leader in palliative care.

Along with the highly skilled professional staff, McNally has over 150 volunteers who give their time and talents each week to help the residents and their families deal with life’s greatest challenges. McNally House is partially funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, which covers approximately 67% of the nursing cost. However, the cost of the operations of the house including; food, equipment, heat, hydro, etc. is not covered by Ministry and therefore must be raised by the generous support of the community.

Over $800,000 needs to be fundraised each year in order to keep the house open. McNally House is truly grateful and blessed to have the continuous financial support of the community who believe that everyone has the right to die in peace, comfort, and dignity.

The focus of care at McNally House Hospice neither prolongs life nor hastens death, but rather helps residents live the remainder of their lives as fully as possible. Hospice palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying.

Those who deliver hospice palliative care aim to treat the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – and help them through their final days by providing:

• Comfort
• Hope, dignity and choice
• Continuity of care
• Emotional and practical support
• Educational resources and community connections
• Sensitivity to personal, cultural and religious values, beliefs, and practices
• Grief and bereavement support