Our Hospice House
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton can provide personalized short-term symptom management and medical support in our Hospice House, located at 324 Wilmington Avenue in Dayton. Our Hospice House provides superior around-the-clock medical attention to assure patient comfort. Visitors are welcome 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Once stabilized, patients can return to their home setting for continued hospice support.
Visiting the Hospice House
Visitors are welcome 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no limit on the number of visitors. Our facility is a weapons free facility.
Finding Your Way to Patient Care Suites
Our staff and volunteers are always available to help you find your way. Our suites are individually numbered and signs at every hall entryway identify which rooms you will find in each hallway. To help you remember your way, each patient hallway has a unique color scheme and bears the leaf symbol and name of a tree. We have many spaces dedicated to making visitors and family members comfortable when they are here to see patients.
Family Gathering Spaces
Family lounge areas are available at the end of every patient wing for your use. The Great Room – a large and comfortable space with reading materials, group seating areas and a piano – is located on the lower level of the Colp Building. This large space is often used for family gatherings, celebrations and memorial services. Please check with the nurse’s station to reserve the room for special use on a particular date.
Visits from children are welcome. We invite families to enjoy the play center for children located in our Roll Family and Friends wing. We ask that adults supervise all children during visits. Please control noise levels and help us protect our building and grounds from damage as a consideration for all families at our Hospice House.
Pets
We welcome pets to our Hospice House. We ask that they are supervised by and adult and taken outside when needed. For the health and safety of all patients and families, visiting pets must be on a leash at all times. Pet Stations are located on the grounds to enable pet owners to pick up after their pets.
We also have animal-assisted therapy animals that visit patient rooms. Patients who wish not to have pet visits can ask to be removed from the visitation list. All of our therapy pets are on limited diets and must be on a leash when outdoors. We ask that visitors not give them pet treats and not permit them to go outside unsupervised.
Restrooms
Family restrooms include showers and are located close to patient care wings and the nurse’s stations. Hospitality kits, including soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, are available from the nurse’s stations. Additional personal care and gift items can be found at the Heartfelt Gift Shop, located across from the Chapel in the Colp Building.
Call for Assistance
Hospice House, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, Shaw – 937.256.4265
Hospice House, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, Colp – 937.256.0371
Campus Amenities
Patient Care Suites
Every Patient Care Suite is private. Most have a private restroom. Each Suite has an individual thermostat for temperature control. Suites also have special sound equipment that permits patients and families to listen to music, meditation or prayer readings of their choice. Light therapy options for relaxation are also available in each Suite. Patient Care Suites are cleaned daily.
Food Service
For your convenience and comfort, Carole’s Café on our Garden Level offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Our Café is open seven days a week from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Menu items are posted daily. Family members can also order from the patient menu and pay for meals. Please ask for details about this meal service at the nurse’s station.
Gift Shop
The Heartfelt Gifts shop is located at the garden level inside Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Forget something? Don’t worry! We carry candy, toiletries, medicine, greeting cards, and much more for your comfort! A selection of complimentary flowers and magazines are available.
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 12 pm -5 pm
Sunday: Closed
Solarium
Our Solarium, located in the Garden Level–connecting hallway between the Colp and Shaw buildings, is open at all times. The Solarium serves as a beautify, a seasonal reminder of spring and summer even on the most blustery and cold winter days. Visitors are invited to plant cuttings from our Solarium to keep as remembrances of loved ones.
Library
A library of reading materials is available for the use of patients and families. It is located at the bottom of the stairs in the Shaw Building.
Meditation and Prayer Chapel
For those who would enjoy a quiet spot for prayer or meditation, our chapel is located in the Colp building. Our outdoor labyrinth, located outside the Colp building, also offers a lovely, natural setting for prayer or meditation.
Our Grounds
Our campus is designed to provide peace, comfort, and pleasure to patients and their families. Every Patient Care Suite includes a beautiful view of nature and the colorful gardens that grace our grounds.
Smoke-Free
While we regret any inconvenience, our Hospice House facility and grounds are smoke-free for the health of our community. Patients are permitted to smoke in our summer house with permission from their doctor. We have designated public smoking areas at the perimeter of our campus for guests. Please ask a member of our staff to direct you, or look for the red umbrella over outdoor tables on the outskirts of our campus.
Security
Our campus is a secure area. Parking areas are monitored by security camera. Security escort services are available to provide transportation to your vehicle. Visitors are invited to walk the grounds and enjoy the courtyards and ponds, but to be aware that at designated times our external doors have alarms that are activated. Signs are posted to alert visitors when alarms are in service. Please report any security issues to the nurse’s station immediately to enable us to quickly address any concerns.
Other Amenities Include
- Vending Machines
- Microwaves
- ATM on site
- Wi-Fi
