SECU Hospice House

Turn to the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield for comfort and calm at the end of life. You’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing onsite, round-the-clock care is available from experienced professionals. Whether serving as a final home or place of short-term respite, the hospice house treats your family with comfort, grace and dignity.

Admission

Adults qualify for admission to the SECU Hospice House if they:

• Have a life expectancy of six months or fewer, verified by two physicians
• No longer seek treatment to cure their illness
• Need the level of care requested
• Do not have tuberculosis

Homelike Setting

Your family will feel at ease in our homelike environment, which includes:

• Spacious, private patient rooms with temperature controls, accessible bathrooms, large windows, TV, and a sleeper sofa for guests
• Full-service kitchen and large dining room
• Patio for relaxing and sharing meals
• Comfortable living room with a fireplace, TV, magazines, and books
• Children’s playroom with toys and games
• Interfaith chapel and meditation gardens for prayer or quiet reflection
• Office area with a phone, computer, and printer for guests

Visitors

You’re welcome to visit your loved one at the SECU Hospice House at any time, day or night. For everyone’s safety, doors remain locked from 8 p.m. through the early morning hours, so please use the call system to request entry during that time.

During your visits, enjoy meals and snacks provided by local volunteers.

Patients' pets are also welcome to visit. Simply complete the required pet visitation form to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. Once the form is submitted, patients can enjoy the comfort of visits from their beloved animals as well.

Discharge

Your or a loved one’s condition may improve during a stay at the hospice house. In that case, our care team will assist with the transition to another setting, such as a private home or a nursing facility.