Inpatient Care at Our Hospice Center
There may be times when symptoms (such as severe pain or nausea) cannot be managed in the patient's home.
When this occurs, your hospice team may suggest temporary inpatient care (typically three to five days) at the Gene and Irene Wockner Hospice Center.
The Center provides eligible individuals short-term acute care, covered under the hospice benefit, with the goal of discharging home once symptoms have been stabilized.
For those interested, a private pay residential program is also available.
About the Hospice Center
Front Entrance
Just inside the entrance is a cozy library with couches, a fireplace an a window seat.
Garden and Paths
Our hospice suites look out onto beautiful gardens.
Outdoor Access
Each of our hospice suites has access to our lovely gardens.
Hospice Gardens
Patients and visitors enjoy the tranquility of our lush gardens, with walking paths and seating.
Hospice Rose Garden
The many varieties of roses provide bursts of color.
Hospice Alpine Garden
Rockery, waterfalls, trees and bushes provide a lovely place for meditation.
Hospice Alpine Garden
Water features include rockery, waterfalls and ponds.
Alpine Garden Memorials
Monuments are located throughout the Alpine Garden.
Located on the EvergreenHealth campus in Kirkland, it is the only free-standing hospice inpatient center in King and Snohomish counties.
The beautiful Cape Cod-style facility was designed to be as home-like as possible, consistent with safety, security and excellent medical care.
Families and friends can visit at any time, and children are very welcome.
Family pets can even visit after proof of current vaccinations.
The center's 15 private patient rooms each include:
- Sleeping spaces for visitors
- Private bath with shower
- Television
- Wardrobe closet
- Outdoor patio opening onto park-like gardens
Each wing features a full kitchen, where families and guests can prepare meals and snacks.
The main family room has a children's corner that gives little ones a place to play.
The gardens surrounding the center include a lush courtyard with a waterfall, a children's play area and walking paths through the rose and alpine gardens.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hospice center.
Watch: Two EvergreenHealth Hospice Care managers discuss why our services are different and how we work to maximize the quality of our patients' time with their loved ones.
