Hospices in Barrie and Simcoe County (2027): Residences, Home Visits and Referrals
Hospice care around Barrie: Hospice Simcoe's 10-bed residence, plus Matthews House in Alliston, Campbell House in Collingwood and Tomkins House in Penetanguishene. Who qualifies, how to apply through Ontario Health atHome, and the free support at home.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed November 2026
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Barrie's hospice is Hospice Simcoe-Seasons Centre, with a 10-bed residence on Penetanguishene Road for people with a prognosis of less than three months. As of November 2026 it "does not charge for our programs/services," and the request, which can come from a doctor, your parent or their substitute decision-maker, goes to Ontario Health atHome for an assessment (310-2222). Simcoe County also has residences in Alliston, Collingwood and Penetanguishene.
Simcoe County is big, and when hospice comes up it's natural to wonder which place is closest and how fast anything can happen. Each of these hospices is small and local, and their staff are used to families calling with exactly that question.
Do this next:
- Ask your parent's doctor to send the hospice request now, or call Ontario Health atHome at 310-2222 (no area code) to begin it yourself.
- In Barrie, ask Hospice Simcoe for a Support in My Home volunteer (705-725-1140 ext. 404).
- Cover the hours between visits: compare home care agencies in Barrie for palliative shifts.
Which hospices are in Barrie and Simcoe County?
| Hospice | Where | What we confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Simcoe | 336 Penetanguishene Road, Barrie | 10-bed residence, open 24/7; prognosis of less than three months; no charge; 705-722-5995 |
| Matthews House Hospice | 131 Wellington Street East, Alliston | 10 private rooms; no cost; also short caregiver relief stays; 705-435-7218 |
| Campbell House (Hospice Georgian Triangle) | 240 Erie Street, Collingwood | 10 beds for the last three months of life; no family doctor needed for a referral; free; 705-444-2555 |
| Tomkins House (Hospice Huronia) | 948 Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene | 6 private rooms; self-referrals welcome; no fee; 705-549-1034 |
Hospice Orillia is a community hospice without beds: visiting volunteers, caregiver support and grief programs, free, and anyone can refer (705-325-0505). Mariposa House Hospice in Severn, near Orillia, is also listed with us; call it for admission details.
Who qualifies for a hospice bed?
The residences mostly look for a prognosis of under three months. Matthews House adds two details worth knowing: caregiver relief stays for people with less than 12 months, and, for people with dementia, a Palliative Performance Scale score of 30% or less. Hospice Simcoe uses a triage tool to decide, and its Clinical Care Manager answers questions at ext. 326.
How do you apply in Barrie?
- Make the request. A physician, your parent or their substitute decision-maker can ask.
- Ontario Health atHome assesses. Hospice Simcoe says the referral "must go to the Ontario Health atHome where they will complete an assessment."
- The hospice triages. Beds go to the person whose needs fit best when one opens, so keep the team updated if things change.
Elsewhere in the county, Campbell House doesn't need a family doctor's referral and Tomkins House takes self-referrals, which can help if your parent has no regular doctor.
What does hospice cost in Simcoe County?
Nothing. Every residence above states its care is free, and Hospice Orillia's community programs are free too. Ontario's palliative care page confirms there's no charge to patients for medically necessary palliative care in a hospice.
What support is there at home and afterwards?
- Visiting volunteers: Hospice Simcoe's Support in My Home volunteers come about once a week for two hours, in Barrie, Innisfil, Utopia and parts of Springwater and Oro-Medonte.
- Day programs: Living Well for your parent and Circle of Care, a weekly caregiver group, at 130 Bell Farm Road (Hospice Simcoe community support, 705-725-1140).
- Grief support: free at Hospice Simcoe for a loss within the last five years, with a program for children and teens.
Our take: if your parent lives outside Barrie, call the hospice in their own town first. A local residence is easier for everyone to visit, and Campbell House and Tomkins House make it simple to get started.
What should you ask the hospice?
- Is there a wait right now, and how do you decide who gets the next bed?
- Can family stay overnight?
- Which visiting or day programs can start now?
Frequently asked questions
Is there a hospice in Barrie?
Yes. Hospice Simcoe-Seasons Centre runs a 10-bed residence at 336 Penetanguishene Road, open 24 hours a day, for people with a prognosis of less than three months. It doesn't charge for its programs or services.
How do I get a hospice bed in Barrie?
A doctor, your parent or their substitute decision-maker can request it. The referral goes to Ontario Health atHome (310-2222), which completes an assessment, and Hospice Simcoe then uses a triage tool to decide admissions.
What hospices are in Simcoe County?
Residences include Hospice Simcoe in Barrie (10 beds), Matthews House in Alliston (10 rooms), Campbell House in Collingwood (10 beds) and Tomkins House in Penetanguishene (6 rooms). Hospice Orillia offers community programs without beds.
Can I refer my parent to hospice myself in Simcoe County?
Often, yes. Hospice Simcoe accepts a request from the person or their substitute decision-maker, Tomkins House welcomes self-referrals, Campbell House doesn't require a family doctor, and anyone can refer to Hospice Orillia's programs.
Last reviewed November 2026. We keep our guides current as costs, programs, and options change.
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