CLEVELAND — Hospice of the Western Reserve on Wednesday broke ground on a new $25 million inpatient care and community center in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood.
The hospice care center, scheduled to open in 2026, will be built by architecture firm E4H on land adjacent to the nonprofit's current Hospice House overlooking Lake Erie on 185th Street. The center will feature 32 private rooms with views of the lake, new spaces and services for families and "cutting-edge technology to support the increasing complexity of end-of-life care," HRW said in a press release.
Hospice of Western Reserve has launched a capital campaign seeking $18 million to finance the project; the nonprofit has raised more than $15 million so far.
“Having worked with Hospice from the very beginning on the creation of the original Hospice House at 300 East 185th Street, it has been my privilege to work with Hospice over the years," Cleveland Ward 8 Councilman Mike Polensek said. "I am elated that Hospice of the Western Reserve has decided to make such a significant $25 million investment in Cleveland’s 8th Ward."
Hospice of the Western Reserve breaks ground on new care center in Cleveland
In addition to the 32 beds, a community center within the facility will offer bereavement services and activities for patients and families that provide "healing and connection," HRW said.
“This new center is a continuation of our commitment to compassionate care, ensuring we meet the needs of patients and families for generations to come,” said William E. Finn, President and CEO of Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Hospice of the Western Reserve said the current Hospice House, which opened nearly 30 years ago in 1995, has cared for more than 1,100 patients each year and is requires "costly maintenance and repairs that would disrupt patient care."
"There is now a growing demand for more complex care, and our staff and volunteers require a modern, more efficient facility to meet these challenges," the nonprofit said. "Given our commitment to providing the highest quality care, building a new state-of-the-art center is the best way to ensure we continue to meet the community’s needs for generations to come."
