Hospices in Guelph (2027): Hospice Wellington, Day Programs and How to Apply
Guelph's hospice is Hospice Wellington: a 10-bed residence at no cost, a weekly palliative day program, caregiver and grief support. Who qualifies, who can refer, and the rural hospice planned for Fergus.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed November 2026
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Guelph's hospice is Hospice Wellington on Scottsdale Drive, with a 10-bed residence for people with a prognosis of less than three months who live in, or have relatives in, Waterloo-Wellington. As of November 2026 it says "our residence service is provided at no cost," and the referral comes from a family doctor, care coordinator, home care nurse, hospital discharge planner or palliative specialist.
When the doctor uses the word "hospice," a lot of families in Guelph start by searching for one phone number. This is it: 519-836-3921 reaches Hospice Wellington's main line and intake. The people who answer it talk families through this every week.
Do this next:
- Ask your parent's doctor or Ontario Health atHome care coordinator to send a referral to Hospice Wellington.
- Call intake at 519-836-3921 about the Palliative Day Program and caregiver support, which can start long before a bed is needed.
- Cover care at home meanwhile: compare home care agencies in Guelph that offer palliative and overnight care.
What does Hospice Wellington offer?
| Service | What we confirmed |
|---|---|
| Residence, 795 Scottsdale Drive | 10 beds; prognosis of less than three months; comfort-focused care; valid OHIP card; no cost |
| Palliative Day Program | Three hours a week with a hot lunch; no cost |
| One-to-One volunteers | A trained volunteer matched to your parent |
| Caregiver support | For caregivers of someone with an expected prognosis of 18 months or less |
| Grief support | Mixed and spousal loss groups, one-to-one support, workshops, and walking groups in Guelph and Mount Forest |
Hospice Wellington is partly funded by Ontario Health; donations cover the rest. For the residence, it asks that your parent lives in Waterloo-Wellington or has relatives there.
How do you get a bed at Hospice Wellington?
- Ask a health professional to refer. The referral comes from a family physician, an Ontario Health atHome care coordinator, a home care nurse, a hospital discharge planner or a palliative specialist.
- Confirm the fit. Hospice Wellington admits people whose prognosis is less than three months and whose care is focused on comfort.
- Stay in touch. Call intake if your parent's needs change while you wait.
What does it cost?
Nothing. "All programs are provided at no cost," Hospice Wellington says, residence included. Ontario's palliative care page confirms medically necessary palliative care in a hospice is free to patients.
Is a hospice coming to Fergus?
Yes, in time. Aboyne Rural Hospice plans a ten-bed hospice in Fergus: the Ministry of Health approved it in 2025 and the County of Wellington donated a building site. It's still raising money to start construction, so for now Wellington County families use Hospice Wellington in Guelph. Families in Kitchener, Waterloo or Cambridge can also look at our Kitchener-Waterloo hospice guide.
Our take: sign up for the Palliative Day Program as soon as your parent qualifies. A few hours a week with a hot lunch gives them company and gives you breathing room, and the hospice team gets to know your family before a bed is ever on the table.
What should you ask the hospice?
- Is there a wait for the residence right now?
- Can my parent join the day program while we wait?
- Can family stay overnight in the residence?
- Which grief groups are running this season?
Frequently asked questions
Is there a hospice in Guelph?
Yes. Hospice Wellington at 795 Scottsdale Drive has a 10-bed residence for people with a prognosis of less than three months, at no cost, plus free day, caregiver and grief programs. Call 519-836-3921.
Who can refer to Hospice Wellington?
A family physician, an Ontario Health atHome care coordinator, a home care nurse, a hospital discharge planner or a palliative specialist. Your parent should live in Waterloo-Wellington or have relatives there, and have a valid OHIP card.
Is Hospice Wellington free?
Yes. Hospice Wellington says its residence service and all of its programs are provided at no cost. It's partly funded by Ontario Health and partly by donations.
Is there a hospice in Fergus or Wellington County?
Not yet. Aboyne Rural Hospice plans a ten-bed hospice in Fergus, approved by the Ministry of Health in 2025 on a site donated by the County of Wellington, and is fundraising to start construction.
Last reviewed November 2026. We keep our guides current as costs, programs, and options change.
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