The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House
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The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House
Opened in 2007, The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House is an 18-bed inpatient facility that caters to hospice patients who need intensive pain and symptom management and support of their terminal illness beyond what can effectively be provided in home or care facility. Inside, a team of trained professionals—physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, aides, chaplains, social workers, grief counselors, and volunteers—provide around-the-clock care. In addition, we have house assistants, housekeepers, and a cook who enhance this home-like setting. It is our goal to stabilize pain and symptoms so the patient can resume hospice care in their home or facility setting.
Thoughtfully designed
Located just off Route 1 in Scarborough, Maine, The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House sits in a quiet neighborhood, providing a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle with a thoughtfully designed, home-like atmosphere.
Hospice House Amenities:
- Patient suites include a kitchenette, dining table, a private ADA-accessible bathroom, sofa bed, sleeper chairs for visitors day & night, along with a view of our beautiful gardens
- Public living room, dining room, & kitchen—where our cook creates individualized meals for patients, and provides baked goods, fruit, & coffee for family members
- Sanctuary & other quiet spaces for reflection
- Patio accessible to patients in beds or wheelchairs as well as visitors and features a shaded awning, making it a comfortable space for patients to enjoy the fresh air.
- Landscaped gardens & trails
- Social worker & interfaith chaplain on site
- Live music from our HeartStrings volunteers
- Therapy dog visits from our PawPrints volunteers
- Wireless internet
- Spa tub
- Reiki energy work
Hospice care is covered by Medicare, MaineCare and private health insurance. We can also help if you qualify but do not have the ability to pay for services.
Agnes B. Smaha Gallery
The walls of The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House exhibit local artwork as part of the Agnes B. Smaha Gallery, named by her family as a tribute to Mrs. Smaha’s pursuit of painting later in life.
Agnes B. Smaha was born in Lawrence, MA in 1916. She moved to Maine in 1936 with her husband, John M. Smaha where they joined John’s brother in the grocery business and later went on to open their own store in Legion Square, South Portland. Agnes took up painting when she was in her 50s in what was one of the more fortunate random occurrences in the universe. While playing golf, a friend suggested that Agnes join her in taking painting classes from a local artist. This launched a prolific period of art production in her life, which she enjoyed until she was no longer able to hold a brush. She produced many pieces, mostly in oil. Mrs. Smaha died peacefully at The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on December 7, 2011.
Display Your Work
Are you a Maine artist? Would you like to see your work grace the walls of The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House? If so, please get in touch with us for an application or to discuss this opportunity. Please email info@andwell.org
