Hospeace House Inc

What Hospeace House Inc does

Hospeace House, Inc. is a 501(c)-style nonprofit comfort care home operating from a two-bedroom farmhouse at 7824 County Rd 33 in Naples, New York, in the Finger Lakes region. Founded in 2003 and re-architected in 2018 from a certified hospice facility into a community-supported comfort care home, the organization provides 24-hour end-of-life care to terminally ill individuals (typically with a life expectancy of approximately three months or less) and respite and overnight accommodations to their families. Care is delivered by a small staff team (11-50 employees) supported by trained volunteer caregivers; clinical direction is coordinated with residents' private physicians and partner hospice agencies. The board includes an MD, CPA, healthcare attorney, and other professionals providing governance.

All services are provided completely free of charge with no insurance reimbursement and no state or federal funding. Revenue is generated entirely from donations across roughly nine streams: individual contributions (including a $225,000 100%-matched Wildflower Challenge), memorial gifts, monthly recurring giving, United Way designations (donor #2346), planned/estate gifts, qualified charitable distributions from IRAs, family foundation and business sponsorships, fundraising events (Fall Festival, Monte Carlo Night, Wine Run, Euchre Tournament, Summer Music Fest), and in-kind goods. Annual operating cost exceeds $300,000, and the organization has served over 500 residents since opening.

The underlying technology is a standard nonprofit website (hospeacehouse.org) with email infrastructure and a Facebook presence; there are no proprietary digital products, APIs, or AI systems. Distribution is entirely local-direct: admissions are coordinated by the Director of Operations, Theresa Hays, with referrals sourced from physicians, social workers, hospital staff, families, and self-referrals. The go-to-market is community-led, supplemented by a CARE Fellowship program partnered with St. Lawrence University and several other upstate New York colleges that places undergraduate students as 30-35 hour/week interns for six-week rotations, extending the organization's reach into healthcare workforce development.

Name

Hospeace House Inc

Legal name

Hospeace House, Inc.

Website

https://hospeacehouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hospeace House, Inc. is a nonprofit comfort care home in Naples, NY providing 24-hour end-of-life care to terminally ill residents and family accommodations free of charge, funded entirely by community donations and supported by trained volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC)

Keywords

• End-of-life care
• Comfort care home
• Hospice support services
• Nonprofit healthcare
• Community care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donations form the primary funding source. The organization runs annual Wildflower Challenge campaigns where donations are matched 100% by The Wildflower Foundation up to $225,000. Single donations of $15, $25, $50, $100 or more are accepted, along with monthly recurring gifts.
2. Memorial Contributions: Donations can be made in memory of loved ones. The organization sends notifications to families when requested.
3. Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations, such as a $50 monthly gift that can cover the cost of one full day of care for a resident over a year.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Fall Festival, Monte Carlo Night, Euchre Tournament, Wine Run, Mulligan event, and Summer Music Fest generate community support and donations.
5. United Way Contributions: Donors can designate Hospeace House as their chosen nonprofit through United Way using donor number 2346.
6. Planned Giving / Estate Gifts: Legacy donations through estate plans allow supporters to leave a lasting contribution to the organization.
7. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Tax-free donations directly from traditional IRAs, allowing donors to meet required minimum distributions while supporting the organization.
8. Family Foundations & Business Sponsorships: Annual contributions from family foundations and local businesses create a sustainable funding base.
9. In-Kind Donations of Goods: Donations of household essentials such as paper products, toiletries, cleaning supplies, non-perishable snacks, gift cards, and other items help offset daily operating expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hospeace House Inc operates a two-bedroom comfort care home in Naples, NY, providing 24-hour compassionate end-of-life support to terminally ill individuals with a life expectancy of approximately three months or less. The home-like setting offers private resident suites, family guest accommodations, meals, and around-the-clock care delivered by trained staff and volunteers. All services are provided completely free of charge with no insurance reimbursement or government funding, sustained entirely through community donations, fundraising events, and volunteer support.

Product overview

Hospeace House Inc operates as a single-location, nonprofit comfort care home offering a unified service model centered on 24-hour end-of-life care. The organization provides three interconnected core services: residential comfort care (delivered by trained volunteers and staff in a two-bedroom farmhouse setting), family support accommodations (with complimentary guest rooms for resident families), and community engagement through volunteer programs and fundraising activities. The CARE Fellowship represents an educational partnership that extends the organization's reach into healthcare workforce development. All services are provided at no cost to residents and families, funded entirely through donations, grants, memorial contributions, and community fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comfort Care Home Services 24-hour compassionate end-of-life comfort care provided in a two-bedroom home-like setting for individuals with terminal illness (life expectancy of approximately three months or less) and their families. Care is delivered by dedicated staff and trained volunteers and is offered completely free of charge with no insurance billing.
• Family Guest Accommodations Private second-floor guest rooms available at no cost to resident families who wish to stay close to their loved ones during end-of-life care. Families can visit freely, cook meals together, and receive emotional support from trained volunteers and staff.
• Volunteer Caregiver Program Trained volunteer caregivers provide compassionate, around-the-clock support to residents, including companionship, meal preparation, and household assistance. No medical experience is required to volunteer; training is provided.
• CARE Fellowship Program A six-week internship program (Community Action, Research, and Education Fellowship) allowing college students to work alongside residential comfort caregivers 30-35 hours per week. Includes structured education on biological, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual aspects of dying. Outcome data shows significant increases in student empathy and expanded sense of meaning.
• Donation Services Monetary donation channels including individual donations ($15, $25, $50, $100+), monthly recurring gifts, memorial contributions, planned giving and estate gifts, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from traditional IRAs, United Way contributions (donor number 2346), and family foundation and business sponsorships. The 2026 Wildflower Challenge provides 100% matching up to $225,000 from The Wildflower Foundation.
• Wish List Goods Donation In-kind donation of household essentials including paper products, toiletries, cleaning supplies, non-perishable snacks, freezer meals, gift cards, and other basic items needed for daily operations.
• Community Events and Fundraising Annual fundraising events including Fall Festival, Monte Carlo Night, Euchre Tournament, Wine Run, Mulligan event, and Summer Music Fest, along with community outreach participation at Watkinson Day, Bristol Fun Day, and CMAC Concert Series.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 terminally ill residents and their families served since 2003
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Lawrence UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024St. Lawrence University partners with Hospeace House through the CARE (Community Action, Research, and Education) Fellowship program. Undergraduate students work alongside residential comfort caregivers 30-35 hours per week for six weeks, gaining experience in end-of-life care. The program includes structured education on biological, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual aspects of dying. Assessment data shows significant increases in student empathy and expanded sense of meaning after participating.
• Union CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Carol Weisse at Union College originally started the CARE program that has since expanded to partner with comfort care homes in upstate New York, including Hospeace House.
• Colgate University, Connecticut College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Siena College, Skidmore College, Wells CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple colleges and universities participate in the CARE fellowship program with comfort care homes in upstate New York, allowing students from various institutions to gain end-of-life care experience at Hospeace House and similar facilities.
• Local Hospice AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospeace House works in close partnership with local hospice agencies, operating as an extension of the family during end-of-life care. The organization coordinates with private physicians and hospice providers to ensure seamless, round-the-clock care that meets physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospeace House has partnered with FLCC through their internship program. Theresa Hays joined as a volunteer through the FLCC internship program in 2021 before becoming Director of Operations in 2022.
• UR Thompson HospitalminorOthersUR Thompson Hospital offers monthly Grief Support Groups at the Constellation Center, providing a referral resource for families dealing with loss connected to Hospeace House services.
• Watkinson Day, Bristol Fun Day, CMAC Concert SeriesminorOthersLocal community events where Hospeace House participates with informational displays to share mission, volunteer opportunities, and compassionate care information.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• HCR Home Care: A Rochester-based home health and hospice provider serving the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, comparable in geographic market and end-of-life service adjacency though focused on skilled home health rather than residential comfort care.
• Lifetime Care Hospice: A Rochester/Finger Lakes-based hospice and home care provider offering hospice services across upstate New York, overlapping geographically with Hospeace House's service area and serving as both a potential referral partner and adjacent-service competitor.

Direct peers

• House of John: A two-bedroom nonprofit comfort care home in Clifton Springs, NY in the Finger Lakes region providing free24-hour end-of-life care, serving the same geographic community and using a similar volunteer-and-donation funding model.
• Francis House: A nonprofit comfort care home in Syracuse, NY providing24-hour residential end-of-life care to terminally ill individuals in a home-like setting at no cost, operating on a nearly identical community-supported model to Hospeace House.

Broad incumbents

• VITAS Healthcare: The largest hospice provider in the United States, operating facility-based and in-home hospice programs nationally; broadly comparable end-of-life service category though with a much larger, clinically certified footprint than Hospeace House's comfort care model.
• Amedisys Hospice: A major national hospice and home health operator offering facility-based and home hospice services across the U.S., providing a benchmark for clinical hospice scale that contrasts with Hospeace House's nonprofit community model.
• Gentiva Hospice: A large national hospice and palliative care provider serving terminally ill patients in homes and facilities, representing a scaled, clinically certified alternative to community-based comfort care homes like Hospeace House.

Others

• Hospice & Palliative Care Association of New York State: A New York healthcare association representing hospice and palliative care providers; thematically related ecosystem organization relevant to Hospeace House's regulatory environment and referral network, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HospeaceHouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospeace-house-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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