Our Care
In-Patient Care
at Bobby’s Hospice
When care at home has become too difficult to manage, Bobby’s Hospice is here to provide compassionate, 24-hour in-patient palliative care in a comfortable, home-like setting. Our care team focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals and their loved ones during the end-of-life journey.
Admissions
Admissions to Bobby’s Hospice can be:
- From the community, through discussion with their health care provider.
- From the hospital, coordinated via a consult to the Palliative Care Service.
- The Extra-Mural Program often coordinates community-based referrals to avoid unnecessary ER or hospital visits.
Admissions are triaged through a collaborative process involving our Medical Director, Hospice on-call physician and our Director of Nursing, ensuring timely and appropriate access to care.
Our Care
In-Patient Care
at Bobby’s Hospice
Criteria & Cost of Care
Admission Criteria
· Valid New Brunswick Medicare Card
· Life expectancy of 6 months or less
· Cannot be safely cared for at home
· Minimal need for diagnostic testing or treatment
· Patient and family understand and agree to end-of-life palliative care
· Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) in place
Exclusion Criteria
· Wandering, aggressive, or unsafe behaviours
· Long-term care needs outside hospice scope
· Ventilator dependency
· Frequent hospital transport required
Our Facility
Our 22,000 sq. ft. residence is designed to feel like home, offering comfort, peace, and privacy for patients and their loved ones.
Facility Features
· 10 private patient bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
· 4 family bedrooms for overnight stays
· Cozy living rooms with fireplaces
· Kitchens and dining spaces for patients
· Spiritual Reflection Room
· Outdoor garden and patio area
· Free parking, Wi-Fi, cable TV, daily newspaper, and refreshments
Our Facility
Patient Rooms Include
· Fully electric specialty beds, with homelike bedding
· Recliner chair and over-bed table
· Personal wardrobe/closet
· Private bathroom
· Television with Cable/ Wireless Internet
· Call bell for nursing assistance
· Window that opens
We respect each patient’s right to privacy. Visitors must be approved by the patient and/or family and are required to sign in/out at the nursing station.
What to Bring:
To make your stay more comfortable, you may bring small personal items such as:
· A favourite pillow or blanket
· Family photos or personal mementos
We ask that you also bring:
· Medications and medical supplies
· Comfortable clothing, sleepwear, slippers, and a robe
· Personal care items (toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, makeup, etc.)
Please do not bring furniture or electrical appliances. Families are responsible for collecting all personal belongings upon discharge or passing.
Food Services
Our kitchen team is proud to serve nutritious, home-cooked meals for patients made with care from our Gold Recipe Collection. We are happy to accommodate preferences and special requests to ensure meals bring both comfort and joy.
Let us know what foods bring you comfort—we’re here to nourish you in every way we can.
Food Services
Hospice Therapy
One-on-One/ Group Counselling Sessions
If you’ve recently lost a loved one, you are not alone. Grief affects everyone differently, and facing it alone can feel overwhelming. At Bobby’s Hospice, our experienced staff provide individual and group counselling to help you find comfort and strength. We also connect you with other supportive services in the Greater Saint John area. Whether your loved one passed at Bobby’s Hospice, in the hospital, or at home, you can lean on us for support.
Mike Skidd - Social Worker: 506-638-2386
Music Therapy
Music has the power to heal, uplift, and soothe. Our Registered Music Therapist offers personalized sessions to support emotional and spiritual well-being through live music and guided experiences.
Pet Therapy
In partnership with St. John Ambulance, we offer pet therapy sessions that provide comfort, companionship, and moments of joy for our patients.
Recreation Services
Our recreation program offers individually tailored support to help patients stay engaged in the activities they enjoy. This can include providing materials for independent participation or spending time at the bedside, facilitating activities such as reading aloud, playing games, or crafting. We also support meaningful legacy projects, working one-on-one with patients and their families to create lasting memories. Our goal is to help patients remain active, connected, and engaged for as long as they wish, in ways that are meaningful to them.