Villa Marie Claire

Dear Visitors:

The comfort of you and your loved ones is our top priority at Villa Marie Claire and we are working to provide the most elegant residential hospice center in the tri-state area. We are temporarily closed so we can complete substantial interior and exterior renovations to the estate, including constructing a 6,000-sq-ft outside pavilion with a kitchen and fireplace, and a stable and grazing area for therapy horses.

We want you to know that the Villa Marie Claire clinical team is offering inpatient hospice service on a dedicated unit at Holy Name Medical Center. Please call 551-248-4800 or email vmcinfo@holyname.org for more information.

We look forward to you visiting Villa Marie Claire – be sure to check back here for our re-opening date.

The Hospice Patient

Many people have the misconception that hospice hastens death. In reality, hospice patients often live longer due to increased physical comfort and absence of debilitating treatments. Studies have shown that earlier referral to hospice actually improves patients' quality of life.

Hospice is not only for patients in the final days or weeks of life, but is appropriate and available for individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less and when the patient can no longer benefit from curative treatment. In exemplary residential hospices, such as Villa Marie Claire, patients spend the final chapter of life's journey with dignity and comfort in a soothing environment.

Villa Marie Claire staff members and volunteers provide a compassionate presence accompanied by symptom–relieving medical attention. They deliver care with a culturally sensitive approach and respect for all religious traditions. The team encourages and welcomes participation by all members of the residents' support system, including family, significant others, caregivers, neighbors and even cherished pets.