Zen Hospice Project

Our childhood friend who’s in there now with cancer.. She is happy to be there and it’s just gorgeous inside and the staffs are just wonderful. just very comforting zone area with a beautiful garden out back.

Death and saying goodbye to a loved one is a difficult, distressing time. Your loved one may be suffering. You may be suffering as well. Zen Hospice manages to create a serene, peaceful environment — one that you can look forward to visiting and be assured that your loved one is receiving the best care. Not only is ²⁴⁄₇ nursing provided, but the hospice has an endless supply of compassionate volunteers to spend time with you and your loved one.
The house, an old Victorian, is beautiful and majestic. There’s a gorgeous outdoor teak patio, hand stenciled wall details, statues of Buddha, hot tea, free wi-​fi (!) and a constant supply of delicious food cooked with love, including fresh baked cookies, cobblers and cakes. The menu is very appealing — risotto, tofu with brown rice, fish chowder, etc. The rooms are lovely, with special German hospital beds (they look a lot better than the American ones), wood armoires, TVs, and even a cell phone for each room. Every effort is made to make you and your loved one comfortable.
When someone passes on to the other side, the event is recognized in multiple ways, including a touching ritual cleansing of the deceased’s body and a sprinkle of petals as the deceased leaves the premises.
Not all the staff and the volunteer caregivers are Buddhists, but you feel like you’re in a caring, peaceful, non-​judgmental place. Visit their website for information on how to volunteer or donate.