A Reno, Nevada-based nonprofit committed to ensuring veterans have access to the medical care they need, will open a hospice home for terminally ill veterans.
Veterans Hospice Home, operated by Veterans Guest House, will be cost-free, made possible by donations and community support. The 5,170-square-foot home will offer private bedrooms, specialized equipment, and ADA-compliant spaces.
In order to help rural veterans access hospice care in Nevada, Veterans Guest House purchased a second property in Reno to offer a non-clinical alternative for veterans to spend their final days.
“At Veterans Guest House, we’ve seen firsthand the challenges many rural veterans face in their final days,” said Sylvia Froslie, CEO of Veterans Guest House. “They have limited resources and limited options.”
In addition to its central location, the hospice home will feature multiple common areas, a shared kitchen and an accessible backyard for residents and their families. Veterans will be encouraged to personalize their spaces with photos and items from home.