Campaign for Hope FAQs

Why should Hospice & Community Care build a Hospice House?
Increasingly, Hospice & Community Care patients have needs
that can best be served in an inpatient hospice setting. These include
acutely ill patients that require extensive pain and symptom
management, single persons with no caregiver at home, elderly
persons whose spouse is frail, clients from a family who must
work to provide the essentials of living, leaving the dying
person alone during the day or night as well as caregivers who
are fatigued from the constant care required by a terminally ill patient.

For families, the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House
will be a resource to alleviate fear and guilt of placing a
loved one outside the home, provide rest for caregivers
and offer a clinical, yet family-friendly atmosphere for
pain and symptom management.

How have the Hospice House plans changed?
When planning for the Hospice House began in 1997
Hospice & Community Care served 30 patients a day
and had 16 staff members. Original plans for the
Hospice House called for a six-bed inpatient residential
facility. Hospice & Community Care currently serves over
100 patients per day and employs a staff of 90. Plans for
the Hospice Campus now include the 16-bed Wayne T.
Patrick Hospice House, community building, Marie Bott
Chapel, gardens and outdoor therapy areas. Since the
original plans were drawn, inflation has also increased
building costs.

Where will the new Hospice Campus be located?
Hospice & Community Care broke ground May 2006 on a
10-acre site off India Hook Road in Rock Hill, SC.
This site provides adequate space for expansion as needed.

Will the patient have to pay to stay in the Hospice House?
Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance will fund
individuals who need respite and acute in-patient
Hospice care. Individuals requiring residential care will
be billed based on their ability to pay.

Will Hospice still serve patients in their homes?
Yes. Serving patients in their homes will always remain
Hospice & Community Care’s primary mission. Hospice
wants to fulfill the wishes of our patients to stay in their
homes. Hospice also wants to offer additional access to
care for individuals who cannot or choose not to remain
in their own homes.

Is a 16-bed Hospice House large enough?
While 16 beds will currently service the needs of the
community, the selected site also allows Hospice &
Community Care to expand as needed in the future.

Why has it taken so long to build the Hospice House?
Planning for the Hospice House began in 1997 with
seed money from Good Folks of York County. The first
challenge was to find an appropriate location for the
Hospice House. The site had to contain at least 10
acres and be able to be annexed and zoned into the
city of Rock Hill for water, sewer service and fire
protection. Several unforeseen obstacles were
encountered when choosing an appropriate site, but
the Hospice & Community Care Board feels confident
that the current site addresses all the needs for the
Hospice Campus now, as well as in the future.

What is the Hospice Campaign for Hope goal and priorities?
Hospice & Community Care is seeking to raise $10 million to:
• Build the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House where 16 patients who cannot or choose not to be at home can live their final days in dignity.

• Construct a building to support community based activities such as children’s, individual, family and group counseling services. The community building will include a 100-seat auditorium, community room, library and children’s room.

• Build the Marie Bott Chapel for patients, their families
and the community to use for memorial and other services.

How is Hospice & Community Care funded?
As a not-for-profit organization, Hospice & Community Care
serves patients regardless of their ability to pay. Hospice can
bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance for patient
services. Funding is also received through the United Way,
fundraising activities, donations, gifts and memorials.

How can I invest in Hospice & Community Care
through the Campaign for Hope?
There are many ways you can invest in the Campaign for
Hope. You can make a cash donation, a multi-year pledge
or donate appreciated stock, land or policies. There are
ways of investing that will enable you to support Hospice &
Community Care and provide tax advantages for you.
Hospice & Community Care staff will be glad to talk with
you about your options with no obligation. If you would like
to make your assets count towards changing lives for
generations to come, contact Hospice & Community Care
at 803-329-1500 or 800-895-CARE.
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How can I be involved with Hospice?
Hospice enjoys the faithful service of hundreds of
volunteers who help with grief counseling, patient
care, office administration, our interfaith Watchman
program and many other ways. To see how you
can be involved, call Hospice & Community Care at
803-329-1500 or 800-895-CARE.

If you would like more information about the Campaign for Hope, call 803-329-1500 or e-mail campaignforhope@hospicecommunitycare.org.

Campaign for Hope Frequently Asked Questions