Hospices in Mississauga and Brampton (2027): Residences, Home Hospice and What's Coming
There's no hospice residence in Mississauga or Brampton yet: Hospice Mississauga's 12-suite residence is being built for late 2027, and Brampton's is in its funding phase. Where Peel families go now, the free community programs, and how referrals work.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed November 2026
There's no residential hospice in Mississauga or Brampton yet. Hospice Mississauga is building a 12-suite residence on Speakman Drive, with first residents expected in late 2027, and Brampton's planned 12-bed residence, by Kay Blair Hospice, is in its funding phase. Until then, Peel families use residences nearby, such as Dorothy Ley Hospice in Etobicoke, and Hospice Mississauga's free community programs at home.
That gap matters if your parent is in Peel and someone has just raised hospice. You may need to look a little further for a bed, and lean harder on support at home. The good news: the community programs are free, and their staff know the nearby beds well.
Do this next:
- Ask your parent's doctor or palliative team for a hospice referral now; it takes time, and the closest beds are outside Peel.
- Call Hospice Mississauga's 24/7 Hospice Palliative Helpline at 905-667-1865 for advice, any time.
- Plan for nights at home: our palliative care at home guide explains funded and private help.
Where are the nearest hospice residences to Mississauga and Brampton?
| Hospice | Where | What we confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Ley Hospice | 220 Sherway Drive, Etobicoke | 12 care suites for the final weeks of life; a doctor's referral is required; no cost to families |
| Bethell Hospice | Inglewood, Caledon | A residential hospice north of Brampton; contact it for admission details |
| Hospice Mississauga residence | 2176 Speakman Drive, Mississauga | 12 care suites under construction since January 2026; first residents expected late 2027 |
| Kay Blair Hospice | Brampton | A planned 12-bed residence, in its funding phase; no opening date yet |
For Toronto's residences, see our Toronto hospice guide.
What does Hospice Mississauga offer now?
Hospice Mississauga (formerly Heart House Hospice) runs community programs at no cost to families: counselling, grief and bereavement support, social connection programs, wellness, spiritual care, volunteers, and HUUG for grieving children and youth. Its referral page lets you request help for yourself or someone you know. Call (905) 712-8119, or the 24/7 Hospice Palliative Helpline at 905-667-1865.
How do you get a hospice bed if you live in Peel?
- Ask for a referral early. Dorothy Ley requires a doctor's referral for its residence; most hospices also work through Ontario Health atHome.
- Name more than one hospice. With no residence in Peel yet, ask the palliative team which nearby residences take Peel patients and how long each wait is.
- Strengthen care at home meanwhile. Ontario Health atHome funds palliative nursing and some personal support; a private agency can add overnight shifts, roughly $28 to $40 an hour for personal support in 2026.
Our take: don't wait for the new residences. Ask for the referral and the community support now, and plan for care at home in the meantime; when the Speakman Drive residence opens, you'll already be known to the team.
What should you ask a hospice?
- Do you take patients from Mississauga or Brampton, and how long is the wait?
- What are your admission criteria?
- Can family visit at any hour, or stay overnight?
- Are there any costs, such as medications or transport?
Frequently asked questions
Is there a hospice residence in Mississauga?
Not yet. Hospice Mississauga is building a 12-suite residence at 2176 Speakman Drive; construction started in January 2026 and it expects first residents in late 2027. Today it runs free community hospice programs.
Is there a hospice in Brampton?
Not a residence yet. Kay Blair Hospice plans a 12-bed hospice residence in Brampton and is in its funding phase. Brampton families use nearby residences, such as Bethell Hospice in Caledon or Dorothy Ley Hospice in Etobicoke.
What is Heart House Hospice called now?
Heart House Hospice is now Hospice Mississauga. It offers counselling, grief support, wellness and volunteer programs at no cost, and runs a 24/7 Hospice Palliative Helpline at 905-667-1865.
How do I get my parent into a hospice from Mississauga?
Ask your parent's doctor or palliative team for a referral to nearby residences such as Dorothy Ley Hospice in Etobicoke, which requires a doctor's referral. Ask which residences take Peel patients and how long each wait is.
Last reviewed November 2026. We keep our guides current as costs, programs, and options change.
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