in-patient hospice care | Ipswich HOspicE
In-Patient Care
Ipswich Hospice provides compassionate in-patient care in a peaceful home-like environment, supporting guests and families with comfort, dignity, and understanding. Our services include:
Private
Rooms
24/7
Visiting Hours
On-Site
Chef
Pets
Allowed
Outdoor Garden Spaces
Why Hospice Care?
Palliative or end of life care can be a time of uncertainty and grief. Hospice care offers an alternative to hospital, providing comfort, dignity, and support in a peaceful, home like environment.
How Do I Apply?
Accessing care at Ipswich Hospice begins with a referral. This helps the team understand the persons needs and medical history so the most appropriate care can be provided.
Ask your doctor or health practitioner to submit a referral, or complete the Ipswich Hospice online referral form yourself.
The hospice team reviews the referral and supporting medical information.
The team will contact the patient or family to discuss care needs and next steps.
Admission is arranged when care needs match the service and a place becomes available.
Helpful Resources
Below are some helpful resources to help you decide if Ipswich Hospice is right for you or your loved one.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Guest Information Booklet
Ipswich Hospice In-Patient Service
Voluntary Assisted Dying
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FAQs
Common questions Ipswich families ask when considering hospice care.
Ipswich Hospice Inpatient service is available to people of the West Moreton region of south-east Queensland, who have a life-limiting illness. Referrals are made via the ‘Referrals’ tab at the top of this page. Whilst referrals can be made by anyone, it is important for us to get as much medical information as possible before we can accept the referral. Therefore, we suggest you talk to the patient’s doctor about a referral and ask if they can make the referral on your behalf.
Eligibility for admission is assessed by the Palliative Care Consultant, Nurse Practitioner and Director of Nursing.
Please contact us to discuss your suitability to care at Ipswich Hospice.
Admission to hospice is like being cared for at home. This means your stay at Ipswich Hospice is partly funded by the Queensland Department of Health (accommodation, meals etc.). The costs that you will incur are for medications, hire of specialist equipment, Allied Heath assessments and continence products. You will be asked to sign the following agreements shortly after admission:
Ipswich Hospice is a community facility that provides palliative care in a home-like environment. Our model of care puts the patient and family at the centre of the care planning team. We endeavour to walk alongside you on your journey and provide as much comfort and support that you and your family need. We are guided by the choices and wishes of the patient and family; and we do all we can to make your time with us comfortable, safe and calm.
The kitchen team prepares meals for individual patients. The main meal of the day is at lunch. Our Kitchen Team can take orders for sandwiches for family and friends prior to 10am daily at a nominal charge. Kitchen resources are limited at weekends and on public holidays, so meals are available only for patients at these times.
Visitors are welcome to bring in their own food. There is a small fridge in each room and a microwave in the family room for reheating.
The hospice kitchen is available only for Hospice staff, to comply with regulations.
Generally speaking, pets are welcome for a visit by Ipswich Hospice. However, this must be pre-approved by the Director of Nursing (or Manager).
Pets must be supervised at all times whilst on the premises and we ask you to clean up after them if required.
Each room has a CD/DVD player, TV, Fridge, Air conditioner, and an outdoor deck. A family room is available with a microwave, coffee and tea making facilities and there are outdoor areas and gardens around Hospice.
Patients should bring with them personal toiletries, shavers, incontinence aids, casual day wear, nightwear, underwear, socks, footwear & slippers.
Hobbies, music, photos, small sentimental items, medications and scripts currently used, dressings for wounds, and mobility equipment if used.