A full sized kitchen and a comfortable family room with a large dining room table, a fireplace and ample seating are offered to patients and families. Guests often celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and holiday dinners with loved ones in this cozy room. A children’s corner with, toys, games, books and a TV is also located in the family room.

The Chapel, a private place for reflection and meditation can be found in the Guest Wing. Nevin Crouse, the Hospice Chaplain is available to assist guests with spiritual care.

Hospice volunteers provide personal and supportive care in the Guest Wing, including companionship, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and arranging fresh flowers in the rooms. Music volunteers play the piano, the harp, the hammered dulcimer and guitar in the hallways on a regular basis. This soft music creates a calm, relaxing presence and is part of the holistic care in the Guest Wing.

Families are fully expected to participate in the care of their loved one while in the Guest Wing and may be required to help with the care giving . If it is determined that an additional caregiver is needed the family will be asked to cover this cost. The Guest Wing staff will work with each family on an individualized basis to determine their capacity to fulfill this obligation.

Our medical partner, Shore Home Care Hospice, provides the medical component with nurses and social workers. Shore Home Care Hospice receives insurance reimbursement for these services.

Talbot Hospice Foundation does not receive any insurance reimbursement for its services. All room and board are provided without charge through the generous support of our community.

The Talbot Hospice House Guest Wing has its own admission criteria that address the needs of each patient. It is not a “first come first serve” philosophy, but a set of criteria that determine the patients whose needs are most urgent. Maximum length of stay is two months.

For more information on our Guest Wing, contact Donna Stone, Guest Wing Manager at 410-822-6681.