Colchester East-Hants Hospice Society
53Developing89 Queen St, Truro, NS B2N 2B2, Canada, Truro, Nova Scotia
About This Community
Colchester East Hants Hospice Society is a community-based organization founded in 2003 that provides grief support, bereavement services, and palliative care support in the Truro area.
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Senior Care Path Summary
Colchester East Hants Hospice Society was founded in 2003 as a grassroots effort to support people and families who are dying and grieving. The organization is led by a Board of Directors, an Executive Director, four staff members, and dozens of volunteers.
Creating a safe space for people to understand and navigate grief is the basis of their work, with programs offered free of charge thanks to community support.
Staff-to-resident ratio: awaiting confirmation
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Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed 2026-07-07.
Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Comfort-focused, end-of-life care with support for the whole family
Consider Alternatives For
- Curative treatment or long-term residential care
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2 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Michael Buell
a year ago · via Google
The staff at the Colchester East-Hants Hospice Society are truly incredible. Their care, compassion, and dedication to helping others are nothing short of inspiring. It’s an honor to support such a meaningful service that makes a real difference in the lives of so many.
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2 years ago · via Google
I went here for support after my father died. I met with a counselor who was so incredibly warm and supportive. I only met with her twice, but she helped me process what I needed to and gave me a referral for where I could find additional support for some other issues.
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Colchester East-Hants Hospice Society holds an excellent 5.0-star rating across 2 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and warm, welcoming community.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Warm, welcoming community
Care Services
- Grief support groups
- Bereavement counselling
- Palliative care unit support
- Volunteer visitation
- HUG Centre services
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Key Features
- Community-funded
- No core government funding
- Volunteer-based support
Location
89 Queen St, Truro, NS B2N 2B2, Canada, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 2B2
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