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Hospice Niagara unveiled a new facility in Welland Thursday, where they aim to change how end-of-care is done, and lay the foundation to meet local demand.

Local residents and businesses have been doing the heavy lifting in expanding the Niagara region’s palliative care services, during a time where many face healthcare obstacles.

It was a brief celebration during the ribbon cut, but also a moment of progress for those in need of dignified care at the end of their life.

The Maison Walker | Walker House in Welland is Niagara’s newest hospice.

“People here across the region are waiting for hospice care at any given time,” said Carol Nagy, the Executive Director of Hospice Niagara.

Hospice Niagara is operating the new 10-bed facility, which is located beneath the Foyer Richelieu long-term care home.

The $12 million building presents a different layout, with more home-like features, communal spaces, and rooms dedicated for specialized services for families and their loved ones during end-of-life care and bereavement.

As for its future residents, they’ll be admitted through a referral from a healthcare provider.