Kamloops Hospice Association

What Kamloops Hospice Association does

Kamloops Hospice Association is a Canadian non-profit society founded in December 1981 in Kamloops, British Columbia, that delivers end-of-life and palliative care through the 12-bed Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, which opened in 2004 with six beds and expanded to 12 in 2008. The hospice home operates 24/7 with Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Health Care Assistants, supplemented by two Clinical Leads, a Family and Patient Liaison, and a Grief Counsellor, with additional support from housekeeping, maintenance, and administrative staff plus a large volunteer base that contributed more than 13,380 hours in 2022.

The organization complements its residential hospice service with two community programs: Grief Support Services (offering counseling plus specialized support groups for bereaved parents, children aged 6–12, youth aged 13–17, and gender-specific bereavement groups) and Community Resources (delivering caregiver support groups, virtual caregiver workshops, advance care planning, and palliative information sessions to Kamloops and surrounding areas). It also operates Flutter Buys Thrift Store as a wholly-owned retail funding arm.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit funding mix rather than a single commercial stream: a regulated per-day contract with Interior Health (the regional health authority) at $49.57 per day as of January 1, 2026, community donations (covering approximately $1,300 per week of food and household supplies), annual fundraising events such as the NextGen Charity Golf Tournament, membership fees, and thrift-store retail proceeds. Patient referrals for the residential hospice home flow exclusively through Interior Health Central Intake from physicians and home-health nurses, while community programs are accessed via direct outreach and the organization's website.

Name

Kamloops Hospice Association

Legal name

Kamloops Hospice Association

Website

https://kamloopshospice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kamloops Hospice Association is a Canadian non-profit society operating a 12-bed residential hospice home plus grief support and community caregiver programs in Kamloops, British Columbia, funded by an Interior Health contract, donations, fundraising, and a thrift-store subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAHAC

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Hospice & Palliative Care (Home/Facility-Based)

SECONDARYHLAFAEAO

Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Home Health & Hospice Providers

SECONDARYBPAGACAK

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHSABAFAA

Routine In-Home Hospice Care

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care
• Grief support services
• End-of-life care
• Bereavement counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Kamloops, British Columbia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Interior Health): The hospice home is partially funded through a contract with Interior Health, the regional health authority. The daily rate for short-term stays ($49.57 as of January 1, 2026) is determined by the Ministry of Health.
2. Community Donations: The organization relies on generous donations from the community, including food, household items, gift certificates, and financial support. Donations help cover the $1,300 weekly cost of food and household supplies.
3. Fundraising: Annual fundraising efforts and events such as the NextGen Charity Golf Tournament help fund essential hospice services.
4. Thrift Store (Flutter Buys): Flutter Buys Thrift Store is an integral part of ongoing funding for the hospice. Revenue from the store supports operations.
5. Membership Fees: Anyone may become a Member of Kamloops Hospice Association by registering and paying the fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kamloops Hospice Association operates a 12-bed residential hospice facility (Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home) providing 24/7 end-of-life care, symptom management, and respite services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. The organization complements its residential care with grief support counseling, specialized bereavement groups, caregiver education workshops, advance care planning, and community outreach programs. It also operates the Flutter Buys Thrift Store as an integral fundraising arm.

Product overview

Kamloops Hospice Association operates a single unified hospice care offering centered around the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, a 12-bed residential facility. The organization complements its residential care with two main community programs: Grief Support Services (providing counseling and specialized support groups) and Community Resources (offering caregiver support, virtual workshops, and advance care planning). Additionally, the Flutter Buys Thrift Store operates as a fundraising arm of the organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home A 12-bed residential hospice facility providing 24/7 end-of-life care, symptom management, and respite services for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Each suite includes a private bathroom, medical-grade bed, fold-out couch, TV with cable, mini fridge, and family gathering space. Admissions occur through Interior Health Central Intake referral.
• Grief Support Services Counseling and specialized support groups for individuals and families facing bereavement, including Bereaved Parents Group, Children & Family Grief Group (ages 6-12), Youth Grief Group (ages 13-17), men's and women's grief groups. Free for hospice patients and their loved ones; fee per session for community members.
• Community Resources Program Virtual and in-person support services including caregiver support groups, virtual caregiver workshops, advance care planning, palliative information sessions, companionship visits, and home visits from the Patient & Family Liaison. Targeted at family caregivers and individuals in the community unable to visit the hospice home.
• Flutter Buys Thrift Store

Quantifiable outcome

• Served thousands of people and their families since 1983
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NextGen ElectricalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026NextGen Electrical sponsors the annual NextGen Charity Golf Tournament in support of Kamloops Hospice Association. The event is held at Bighorn Golf & Country Club, with individual golfer entry at $200 including 18 holes, golf cart, swag bag, banquet dinner, door prizes, and food & beverages on the course. This partnership provides fundraising support and community visibility for the hospice.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Canuck Place Children's Hospice: BC-based non-profit pediatric hospice offering residential hospice care, respite, and family bereavement services funded via government contract and donations; comparable as a BC hospice society with diversified funding and integrated family support.
• Victoria Hospice Society: Community-based, non-profit hospice society operating residential hospice beds plus bereavement and community programs in British Columbia; directly comparable in mission, funding model (mix of government contract, donations, retail), and integrated grief support offering to Kamloops Hospice.
• Carpenter Hospice: Non-profit community hospice in Burlington, Ontario operating a residential hospice home with grief and bereavement programs funded through donations and provincial support; comparable in scale and community-led operating model to Kamloops Hospice.
• Hospice Toronto: Community-based non-profit hospice in Toronto offering in-home hospice visiting, grief and bereavement support, and community education programs; comparable in community hospice service model though Toronto focuses on home-based rather than residential hospice care.
• Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice: Non-profit residential hospice in Hamilton, Ontario providing 24/7 palliative nursing care, grief and bereavement services, and community programs; comparable in operating scale, residential bed count, and community-funded model to Kamloops Hospice.
• Crossroads Hospice Society: Non-profit hospice in the Lower Mainland of BC providing residential hospice care, grief and bereavement programs, and volunteer-driven community support; comparable in service mix and community-led operating model to Kamloops Hospice.
• St. Joseph's Hospice (London, Ontario): Non-profit community hospice operating a residential hospice home plus palliative and bereavement support programs; comparable as a mid-sized Canadian hospice society with residential beds and grief/bereavement services.

Broad incumbents

• VITAS Healthcare: Largest hospice provider in the United States operating residential hospice and home-based palliative services; comparable in core hospice service offering but operates as a scaled for-profit multi-site enterprise versus Kamloops Hospice's community non-profit model.
• BC Hospice Palliative Care Association: Provincial non-profit association representing hospice societies across British Columbia including advocacy, education, and member support; comparable as the provincial ecosystem in which Kamloops Hospice operates.
• Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO): Provincial hospice and palliative care association supporting member hospices across Ontario with advocacy, education, and standards; comparable in mission to Kamloops Hospice but operates as an umbrella/association rather than a single residential provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kamloops-hospice-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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