Facilities
Administration and Program Center
We moved into our new building, located on the campus of St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, N.C., in June of 2001. By 2006 we had outgrown this building and begun an addition to provide more office space. Our building is used frequently for community functions, and also as a setting for public educational programs.
Directions to the Hospice Administration and Program Center
From the West: Take I-26 East to Exit 67. Bear right toward Columbus/Tryon. Turn right onto NC 108 and go about a half mile. Turn left into St. Luke’s Hospital; follow the road around to the right until you see the Hospice sign.
From the East: Take I-26 West to Exit 67, Columbus/Tryon. Turn left onto NC 108 and go about a half a mile. Turn left into St. Luke’s Hospital; follow the road around to the right until you see the Hospice sign.
How did you decide on 12 bedrooms?
We have been researching this project for several years, evaluating data from many sources, and consulting with other residential hospices. The result of our studies suggested a need for seven beds for short-stay inpatient care, and five beds for residential hospice care by the year 2010.
Why now?
The average number of patients receiving hospice care each day has risen from 36 in 2003, to 46 in 2005, to 67 in January 2006, to 96 in July 2006. And this increase includes a growing percentage of patients who cannot stay at home. [Marsha may have updates for these numbers.]
Floor plan. Click the image for a larger view.
Who will pay the day-to-day operating costs of Hospice House?
Hospice House will operate largely with reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance for routine hospice services.
What if a person has no insurance and can’t pay?
As always, we will provide care regardless of a person’s ability to pay. We will continue to rely on the community’s generous financial support to meet these needs.
Will pets be allowed to visit?
Of course. And children of all ages as well.
How was the site chosen?
With great care. It is in the center of our service area, and easily accessible from I-26 and State Highway 14. It is heavily wooded, providing beauty and serenity. Also, it is a fairly flat piece of land, which will reduce construction costs.
What will happen to the Administration and Program Center in Columbus?
It will continue to serve as the office for staff providing hospice care in homes and nursing facilities, and for administrative staff for all hospice and end-of-life services and programs. It will also continue to provide space for educational programs and events—those sponsored by hospice and other community groups.
