Our Intake Coordinator and Care Coordinators review each referral individually.
Eligibility Criteria:
End of Life Care:
DNR in place
Comfort care only
Prognosis is less than 3 months
Declining function or health status
Pain & Symptom Management:
DNR in place; goals of care are comfort, not curative care
Progressive, life limiting diagnosis
Client has at least one symptom that is difficult to manage at home
PPS for applicants with dementia must be 40% or less
Caregiver Relief:
DNR in place; goals of care are comfort, not curative care
Progressive, life limiting diagnosis
Prognosis is less than 12 months
PPS for applicants with dementia must be 40% or less
LTC application in place or have a place/home to return to after their stay
Plan of care for responsive behaviours within Matthews House abilities
How To Refer a Patient - Primary Care & Healthcare Professionals
End of Life Care:
If you are interested in referring a patient to our residential facility, please call us at 705-435-7218 and speak to our Intake Coordinator.
Use the Common Referral Form below to detail patient information as fully as possible.
Fax the completed Common Referral Form below and other relevant information to Matthews House Hospice at 705-435-2755.
Call us to speak with the Intake Coordinator who will confirm receipt of the information.
Contact and consultation with referring individuals will be made by our Intake Coordinator to ensure the applicant meets our intake and assessment criteria.
An appointment will be made, if necessary, with the client and/or family to explain protocols, and reaffirm goals of care are in line with hospice admission.
Matthews House Hospice will contact the family, Home & Community Care and/or hospital to confirm the decision and discuss any further arrangements that are required.
Intake Coordinator Availability: Monday – Friday, 8am to 4pm
After office hours or during the weekend: Call the hospice to speak to the resource nurse.
