Pikes Peak Hospice Inpatient Care Center
A Special Place for Special Care
Help us Build a State-of-the-Art Hospice Inpatient Care Center
With the population of the Pikes Peak region continuing to expand, the need for hospice services and specifically for inpatient hospice care continues to increase. To better meet the needs of patients and their families, we are constructing a state-of-the-art hospice Inpatient Care Center (ICC).
Get involved – make a contribution to our Capital Campaign!
Capital Campaign Status
October 30, 2024
We currently have 65% in gifts and pledges (totaling $1,627,702 ) towards our $2.5M goal.
Receive a Credit on your Colorado State Income Taxes
Pikes Peak’s ICC is part of El Paso County’s Enterprize Zone (EZ) Contribution Project Program. The primary goal of the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Contribution Project Program is to create or preserve an environment that will help attract, expand, and retain employers in the EZ. As part of the program, state income credits equal to 25% of monetary contributions and 12.5% of in-kind contributions are available to Colorado taxpayers who make charitable contributions. Read more about the El Paso County Enterprise Zone and Pikes Peak Hospice.
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Follow Along with Our Progress
Capital Campaign Status
July 30, 2024
We currently have 49% in gifts and pledges (totaling $1,220,042) towards our $2.5M goal.
Progress Updates
06/27/24
Wall Breaking Ceremony
06/27/24
Wall Breaking Ceremony
06/27/24
Wall Breaking Ceremony
06/27/24
Wall Breaking Ceremony
06/27/24
Wall Breaking Ceremony
06/27/24
Wall Breaking Ceremony
06/27/24
Wall Breaking Ceremony
06/27/24
Wall Breaking Ceremony
06/27/24
Wall Breaking Ceremony
July 2024
Town Hall
July 2024
Education Room
July 2024
Outdoor Garden
Read more about our new facility!
Pikes Peak Hospice expands Inpatient Care Center in Colorado Springs: KRDO News – June 21, 2024
Nonprofit hospice to add 12-bed inpatient floor at its Colorado Springs headquarters: Colorado Gazette – June 26, 2024
Capital Campaign Status
July 30, 2024
We currently have 49% in gifts and pledges (totaling $1,220,042) towards our $2.5M goal.
Wall Breaking Ceremony
June 27th, 2024
In the News
Read more about our new facility!
Pikes Peak Hospice expands Inpatient Care Center in Colorado Springs: KRDO News – June 21, 2024
Nonprofit hospice to add 12-bed inpatient floor at its Colorado Springs headquarters: Colorado Gazette – June 26, 2024
Why is an onsite Inpatient Care Center needed?
Many features make Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care (PPHPC) unique in serving our patients and their families. One of the most important differentiators is our Hospice Inpatient Unit, which allows us to provide specialized medical care to patients at end-of-life and support their loved ones.
With the population in our region continuing to expand, the need for hospice services and specifically for inpatient hospice care continues to increase. And our current inpatient unit has proven to be too small to meet our community’s needs.
To better meet the needs of patients and their families, we are constructing a state-of-the-art hospice Inpatient Care Center (ICC) at our 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street location. This will expand our patient rooms from 8 to 12.
An ICC in our own building allows us to design a beautiful, home-like environment nestled in a quiet location. A freestanding ICC will provide our community amenities that bring increased comfort and dignity at end-of-life.
A History of Inpatient Care
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care leases space at Penrose Hospital on the 3rd floor.
Hospice Care Residence opens on Darby Street. This was the first free-standing hospice care residence in the State of Colorado. The mortgage for this facility was paid in full in 1988 and closed in 1996.
Hospice at the Mount opened in September. This was a 13 bed facility housed in a private wing at St. Francis Nursing Center. Three more beds were contracted in 1992. This facility later closed in 1994.
We opened “Central Residence”, 18 beds on the 5th floor at St. Francis Hospital.
Hospice Care Residence closed and PPH leased the 4th and 5th floors, 30 patient rooms, at St. Francis Hospital, consolidating our inpatient facility care. These floors were called Pikes Peak Hospice Residence.
The 5th floor of the Pikes Peak Hospice Residence moved to the 4th floor, increasing the number of beds to 37.
PPH opened the 16 private patient bed Inpatient Unit at Penrose-St. Francis Hospital.
The COVID epidemic caused us to relinquish 8 rooms, leaving us with 8 rooms to serve our community. These private suites are often full, resulting in a waitlist that delays care for some patients, and prevents some patients from receiving hospice care before they die.
In 2023, PPHPC served 1,782 hospice and palliative care patients – 473 in our Inpatient Unit. Our Center for Grief & Loss provided services to over 1,000 clients and care givers.
Uniquely Positioned to Serve Our Community
Since 1982, PPHPC has been providing holistic, hands-on, compassionate care to hospice patients in a hospice inpatient setting. We specialize in short-term management of uncontrolled pain and other highly challenging symptoms. We offer respite stays for patients whose caregivers need relief. These are the hallmarks of our care.
To this day, there is no other hospice inpatient care center in the Colorado Springs region. The only option for terminally ill patients and their loved ones to receive specialized care 24/7/365 by hospice clinicians and providers is through our hospice inpatient unit.
PPHPC is Colorado Springs’ leading community-based non-profit provider of hospice, palliative care, and grief support services. Honoring every moment of life, PPHPC provides compassionate, high-quality, comprehensive care for those with an advanced medical condition and for those who are grieving.
Our service area includes all of El Paso County, and parts of Teller and Elbert Counties. Our hospice services are delivered where patients live, either at home, in a long-term care facility, or temporarily in our inpatient hospice unit.
A Dedicated Space Designed to Meet the Most Challenging Time
Our ICC will be a refuge for patients in need of symptom management who don’t want to be hospitalized. Each patient suite will serve as the patient’s home away from home, with shelves and space for families to bring picture frames and personal belongings. Our pet-friendly ICC will encourage the visit of a beloved pet, often a vital family member.
A freestanding ICC in a quiet, home-like setting is designed to meet the needs of patients and their loved ones. It will include a kitchen and family dining room, a great room overlooking a beautiful garden, a multi-faith chapel, veteran reflection room, children’s play area, places for quiet contemplation, and spaces that accommodate the needs of multiple generations. Original artwork by local artists will decorate our art walk. Surrounding the ICC will be the comforting garden area, beautiful pathways, relaxing benches, and a pavilion for visitors to gather and connect.
Pikes Peak Hospice team members will staff the ICC and visit with patients day and night. Our Physicians and Nurse Practitioners will make daily patient rounds, our nurses will provide care, and other team members — social workers, chaplains, music therapists, pet therapists, and more — visit assigned patients. Families are included in our care. Our team members get to know loved ones and enhance the quality of life for patients and families.
Furthering the Mission
The ICC is a community endeavor – built by the community for the community. The ICC will allow us to meet the need of those on hospice and serve them and their loved ones in an inviting, serene environment. An ICC will allow us to continue furthering our mission to:
Renovation Plan Timeline
- Construction will begin in July 2024.
- Construction is expected to conclude in March 2025.
The anticipated opening of the ICC in May 2025 will be marked by an official ribbon cutting: symbolizing a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing end-of-life care in our community.
Financing / Budget / Major Donations
The guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the ICC was finalized by Nunn Construction after RTA Architects delivered the revised construction documents following value engineering efforts. Anticipated pricing will be ~$8.1M, encompassing construction, development and associated expenses.
Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation has provided a lead gift of $3.5M – showcasing their commitment towards the ICC’s mission and impact.
Fundraising efforts by the PPHPC Foundation to bridge the financial gap includes targeted campaigns towards individuals, organizations, corporate sponsors who align with our vision.
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care Capital to cover various expenses including design fees, permits, and administrative costs with project implementation.
Return on Investment
The Inpatient Care Center (ICC) project represents a sound investment with significant potential for long-term returns. With an annual rental lease projected at $248,412 for 8-patient rooms versus a facility operating expense of $219,000, the ICC demonstrates strong financial viability.
Moreover, the ICC’s impact extends beyond financial metrics, encompassing intangible benefits such as improved quality of life for patients and their families, enhanced community well-being, and the fulfillment of Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care’s mission to provide compassionate end-of-life care to all in need.
Economic Impact
Nunn Construction and RTA Architects are local, Colorado Springs based companies. Ongoing operation of our ICC will add approximately 14 jobs to the community including Facilities Manager, Janitorial Services, Cooks, and additional clinical roles (Nurses, CNAs, Social Worker).
Room Sponsorship Opportunities
Leave a legacy and help bring compassionate care by adopting a room. Your name, or that of your organization, will be prominently displayed in our new Inpatient Care Center. Mouse over the magnifying glass symbols by each room’s name to see specific sponsorship details.
Ways to Donate
We are thrilled to have you join us as Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care embarks on a transformative journey to establish a new Inpatient Care Center, expanding our capacity to support individuals and families navigating end-of-life care.
By Check
Make all checks out to: Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation (see specific instructions and sample check below for Enterprise Zone contributions). Mail all checks to Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
- Make your check payable to “Enterprise Zone” in the amount of $250 or more
- In the memo section, write “Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation”
- Include the last 4 digits of your SSN or your entire business EIN
Note: after processing, the Enterprise Zone Administrator will mail you a Colorado tax credit certificate to use when filing your Colorado income tax return.
By Credit Card
- Use the online form (below) or call us at 719.457.8103. to process the charge over the phone
- Note: credit card gifts can be one-time or recurring
Make an In-kind Donation
Options include:
- Professional Services
- Raw Materials & Labor
- Stock Shares
Please call us at 719.457.8103 if you have questions about other possible in-kind donations.