Compassionate Care at Mossy Rock Hospice

After more than 30 years of planning and dreaming, with the support of Vancouver Coastal Health, the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society has acquired a property on Mossy Rock Road in Roberts Creek and is developing a dedicated eight-bed hospice for our communities.

Reflecting our core values of compassion, integrity, respect, and service, Mossy Rock Hospice will be a peaceful and welcoming sanctuary for residents and those who love and support them. Highly trained staff and volunteers will be there to alleviate the pain, anxiety and fear that can come at the end of life so that families can be fully present to love and cherish their loved one and find a measure of control, fulfillment, and peace.

Our goal is to create a “home away from home” where residents and families can take time to reflect on life’s journey and create meaningful moments when it matters most.

Coast Hospice Supporter:
Laurean Reid

Laurean Reid worked for many years as a registered nurse at Sechelt/shíshálh Hospital (then St. Mary's Hospital) and has long been an ardent proponent for a dedicated hospice for the Sunshine Coast, along with husband Cam Reid, friends Maureen and John Clayton, and many others. Laurean talks with the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society's Nancy Grenier about the road to the realization of that dream: the Mossy Rock Hospice.

» click on the left image to watch the interview with Laurean Reid

We are grateful to to Rik Jespersen for his many contributions to Coast Hospice and for creating these videos.

Coast Hospice Supporters:
The Clayton Family

Maureen and John Clayton have for many years been proponents of a dedicated hospice for the Sunshine Coast. Now, they're seeing it become a reality and they tell us why they have become enthusiastic supporters of the Sunshine Coast Hospice project on Mossy Rock Road in Roberts Creek.

» click on the right image to watch the interview with Maureen and John Clayton

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

- People who have a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness will be eligible to stay in Hospice suites, based on the recommendation of the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Palliative Care Team.
- Respite care for palliative patients may be available for short stays when needed and if the space is available.
- Palliative patients requiring supervised symptom management and respite may be referred for short stays.
- In all cases, the VCH Palliative Care Team will manage access.
The four rooms at Silverstone Care Centre will continue to be available for palliative patients until the Mossy Rock facility opens. After that, the rooms will return to their intended purpose of long-term care.
The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society has spent over a decade researching and exploring options for a dedicated hospice facility on the Sunshine Coast. Many sites were considered, including constructing a new purpose-built structure. The goal has been to find a site that is accessible, close to amenities, secluded and tranquil.
Roberts Creek is a quiet, peaceful, small community, 20 minutes from the Langdale ferry and 10 minutes from Sechelt. The site is accessible by both car and public transit, community services, restaurants and nature trails are nearby, with the hospital only a 10 minute drive away.
The existing house was thoroughly inspected and its use is within the existing zoning. The grounds and location provide the peace and seclusion the Society has been looking for.
The Hospice Society undertook an analysis of the relative costs of a renovation vs a purpose-built new structure. This renovation will be less costly, have a lower environmental impact, and be more quickly completed than a new build.
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will manage and pay for all medical and client service aspects of the facility with the support of trained Hospice volunteers. Nursing and support staff will be on site 24/7.
The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society are the owners of the property and will be responsible for the maintenance of the building.
The anticipated cost of the Mossy Rock project is about $7.85 million. VCH is contributing $3.32 million, and the Regional Hospital District $1 million. Coast Hospice has been fundraising to secure the balance, which includes creating a Capital Reserve Fund of $500,000 for the ongoing maintenance of the building. Thanks to the generosity of our community, as of August 2026, we have less than $400K to raise towards our goal.
The facility will be a very quiet operation as it is a place of tranquility for people at the end of life.
- Ample parking will be provided on-site.
- There will not be any events, such as funerals or Hospice Society programming held on the property.
- There will be a small increase in traffic over what can be expected at a private residence because of staff shift changes, attendance by Hospice volunteers and visiting loved ones.
- On occasion, there will be ambulances transporting patients, but as these will not be emergencies, there will be no sirens or flashing lights.
- As part of regular operations, hearses will not be picking up residents after death. A van will be used.
- Signage will be discreet.
There are many ways to help achieve our vision to open a dedicated hospice for the Coast:
- Make a gift to the campaign - Every gift is important in achieving our vision. Gifts can be pledged over a two year period. You may wish to give your gift in honour of a loved one, or a caregiver. Please give now or contact Nancy Grenier to learn about ways to give and explore what might be meaningful for you and your family.
- Volunteer - There are many ways that time and expertise can help the fundraising campaign. Please reach out to Nancy Grenier to discuss how you might contribute your time and talent.
- Tell a friend - It is important to Coast Hospice that the good news of the project is shared widely. Please help us broaden awareness that this resource will be coming to the Coast in the near future.
- Support our ongoing programs and events - We can only support Coast residents and their loved ones with the support of our generous community.
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