Who qualifies as a patient?

Anyone who has been diagnosed with a terminal disease or condition, when life expectancy is measured in months, rather than years.

What is the referral process?

Patients may be admitted to Agape House by doctors, PALS and/or visiting nurses, family or significant others or by self-referral.

What is the cost of hospice care?

Health insurance (including HIP) covers the full cost of Hospice and Palliative Care at Agape House. If you do not have health insurance, a social assessment can be made at Agape House prior to admission.

What hours can people visit?<$>

Friends and relatives may visit 24 hours a day. This includes children.

Is Agape House part of the hospital?<$>

Yes, it is part of Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Continuing Care Programme at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Agape House is supported by Friends of Hospice, who are responsible for fundraising, the volunteer programme and the provision of services, such as salaries for an in-house chef and charity administrators.

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