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Care Dimensions Hospice House
Combining the Comfort of Home with the Benefits of Hospital-Level Medical Care
Located minutes away from Routes I-95 and 128 on 12 wooded acres in Lincoln on the Waltham town line (directions), the award-winning Care Dimensions Hospice House is a warm, homelike setting where patients receive hospital-level medical care, comfort and support.
Private suites overlook the Cambridge Reservoir and landscaped gardens, and comfortable common areas include welcoming kitchen and dining areas, family rooms, children’s play areas, and a chapel. Friends and family are welcome any time.
A Home Away From Home
The Care Dimensions Hospice House features many of the same attributes that have made the Kaplan Family Hospice House such a refuge for patients and families, including:
- 18 tastefully decorated home-like private suites with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; two rooms can be equipped for pediatric patients
- 10 suites have private patios overlooking landscaped gardens, and patient beds can be wheeled outside.
- 8 suites have a built-in window seat with comfy cushions and pillows and overlooking landscaped gardens.
- Considerable space to accomodate a reclining chair/rocker, table and chairs, and a comfortable couch that converts to a twin-sized bed allowing loved ones to stay overnight
- In-room mini-refrigerator, HD television with cable and WiFi internet access
- A warm, welcoming atmosphere with kitchens and dining spaces, living rooms, chapel and contemplation garden, children's playrooms with toys and games, meeting rooms and counseling areas
- A serene, tranquil environment with lovely gardens, pathways and views of the Cambridge Reservoir
- Easy access, centrally located close to I-95/Route 128
Care Dimensions’ hospice houses specialize in:
- Inpatient/acute hospice care: For patients with complex pain and symptom management issues that require round-the-clock nursing care. For most patients, their insurance will cover the cost of the stay. Learn more.
- Residential hospice care: For patients who are struggling to remain at home during their end-of-life journey. For most patients, medical care is covered by insurance. Room and board require a separate fee. Learn more.
- Respite care: Short-term stays for Care Dimensions hospice patients whose caregivers need extra support.
Making Yourself at Home
Visitors are welcome at any time. Care Dimensions affirms the equal visitation rights to the Care Dimensions Hospice House for all patients and visitors without regard to their race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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Testimonial
“For her final days, mom went to the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. The hospice team there created such a calm, safe environment that we knew immediately this was the right place to be.”
Resources
Our Patient and Family Guide can help you learn more and make your feel at home at the Care Dimensions Hospice House.
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The Care Dimensions Hospice House is a peaceful place offering 24/7 clinical support for the patient. That allows families to spend quality time with their loved one.
Joyce Pastor was known for her charitable giving over the years. After being cared for by Care Dimensions, her family wanted to continue that spirit of giving in her honor.
In memory of their beloved mother, Danielle and her siblings placed a tribute brick along the walking path in the Garden of Remembrance at the Care Dimensions Hospice House and attended Tree of Lights. "We're especially grateful to support the expert and compassionate care other familes need at the end of life," she says.
To honor her best friend, Joe McKeown, Karen Hanks of Charlestown became a Care Dimensions Tree of Lights supporter in 2019, and continues to donate in his memory.
Harry decided to stop his chemotherapy in 2020 for a better quality of life, so Kathryn turned to the Care Dimensions hospice team for expert help at home. To better manage his symptoms during two health crises, Harry was transferred to the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. "Because of the wonderful care from the hospice team, Harry died with dignity with his loved ones by his side," Kathryn said.
Joan Casey came to the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and no support system. While at the hospice house, she talked about the sense of community and belonging she received there.
Anyone—patient, family, care provider—can make a referral. Fill in the form online or call us today.
Since 1978, Care Dimensions, formerly Hospice of the North Shore, has provided comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals and families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. As the non-profit leader in advanced illness care, we offer services in over 100 communities in Massachusetts.
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