“a place to rest on life’s journey”

Although difficult to talk about, it is necessary to

talk about end of life, and our desires for how we
will be treated when that time arrives.

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Alice has lived in Wyoming County for her full 83 years of life. She has children and
grandchildren but age and illness have left her with but a few short months to live.
Alice’s family is not able to care for her alone, and they are left with the choice of
admitting Alice to a hospital or transporting her to a Comfort Care Home in another
county.

We ask the question; Shouldn’t Alice be able to stay near her family and be comforted
by them and others in her community that wish for her to experience comfort and the
love of many caring helpers?

We think Alice should be able to stay in Wyoming County with her family, friends and
community. Alice should be able to come to a Comfort Care Home and that home can
be Charlotte House if you will help.

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 Comfort Care Homes
A non-profit, community-based comfort care home, committed to providing comprehensive
and compassionate care to the terminally ill, and their families, in a home like atmosphere.
It is our desire to allow our residents to live in a warm, loving home-like atmosphere of
support and encouragement during their final months of life.

We believe in the Hospice philosophy of care: all persons have the right to die with dignity,
to have an enhanced quality of life for the remainder of their days, and to be as comfortable
and pain free as possible.

Comfort Care will be a comprehensive and compassionate 2-bed home for the dying to be in
North Java in Wyoming County. It will be a true home-like atmosphere, not a health care
facility or a hospital.

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 What is a Comfort Home?

Comfort Care Homes all work on the same model – 24/7 hospice care for two people
at a time with the help of trained volunteers and nurses; providing care at no cost to
patient or family. A Hospice or Certified nursing agency supports the care with
nursing, social work, chaplain, and aide visits. Each Home acts independently,
choosing from the list of referred patients based on their own assessment of who has
the greatest need of their help. When a home is interested in offering a bed to a
prospective resident, the nurse of the house will come out to interview the person,
bringing pictures of the house to help the person understand what the house is like.

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 Where did the name Charlotte House originate?

Charlotte House is named in honor of the late Charlotte Smallwood, a prominent

attorney and longtime resident of Wyoming County.

What role does the family play in a Comfort Care Home?

Along with room for two patients Charlotte House will have the availability
accommodate family stays. Families will provide support to patients along with
the trained staff, including special meals or other accoutrements that comfort the
resident.
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 Why North Java?

North Java is central to Wyoming County, a very beautiful setting to

accommodate a peaceful passing. Also the local church, Holy Family Parish, will
provide the building at no upfront costs and a token yearly lease.

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How can you help?

Donations and other financial support at: www.charlottehouse.org

Volunteer to hold a fundraiser

Spread the word
Schedule a Charlotte House representative to speak at your
church or other organization.
Call: Tim Kibler: (585) 727-0942

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 General Comfort Care Admission Criteria (1)
Diagnosis of Terminal Illness: no expectation of recovery
Prognosis of three months or less
Do not resuscitate order: no life sustaining measures will be implemented (For
Example: no CPR)
Private physician coverage
Association with a hospice/home health care agency: Lifetime Care or Visiting
Nurse Service
Understand Comfort Care Home is primarily staffed by volunteers
Must be able to be safely and comfortably managed by trained staff and
volunteers
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 General Comfort Care Admission Criteria (2)
No intravenous or feeding tubes
Medications will be administered orally, rectally, topically (patch) or by pump
No financial requirements are required
Admission is not determined by age, creed, color, ethnic background, religion or
diagnosis but by immediate need
The goal of Comfort Care Homes is to provide quality care to the dying by
attempting to meet each resident’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual care
needs in a supportive, home-like environment while respecting their
individuality and maintaining their dignity until death.
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 Frequently Asked Questions (1)
What are Palliative Care, Hospice and Comfort Care?
Palliative care can be appropriate at any stage of an illness. It is a holistic
approach to health care that goes beyond the physical wellbeing of the resident,
attending to their spiritual, emotional and psychological needs. Hospice care is a
specialized form of palliative care designed to support those in the final stages of
a terminal illness. Comfort Care is available during the last 90 days of someone's
life with the resident and family agreeing there will be no heroic measures taken
to prolong life.

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 Frequently Asked Questions (2)

What will Charlotte House Comfort Care be?

A comprehensive and compassionate 2-bed home for the terminally ill in
Wyoming County. It is a true home-like atmosphere, not a health care facility
or a hospital. We ascribe to the hospice philosophy of care that states that all
people have the right to die with dignity, to have enhanced quality of life and
to be as comfortable as possible. Our primary goal is to provide comfort care,
symptom control and pain management for our residents, as well as to be a
source of respite care for the families. Hands-on resident care is provided
around the clock, along with meals, laundry, companionship with emotional,
social and spiritual support provided by volunteers, nurses and social
workers. The resident's primary care physician may continue to provide for
the resident. Another main goal is to provide the resident's family and friends
the needed support through the bereavement process.
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 Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Is it for Wyoming County residents only?
No, Charlotte House Comfort Care Home will NOT be for Wyoming County residents
only, these services will be formed in Wyoming County as a result of a the growing
need for such a home in Wyoming County.
Who is eligible?
Admission to Charlotte House Comfort Care Home will be based on those with the
greatest need and the fewest options. A physician must have determined that the
person has a terminal illness and is in their final three months of life. Referrals may be
given from physicians, social workers, family members, local hospice agencies, clergy
or the dying person themselves.
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 Frequently Asked Questions (4)
How are you funded?
The services will be provided free of charge to the residents. Because we are
completely independent, not-for-profit organization, financial support for
Charlotte Comfort Care Home will be generated solely through community
support and donations. Our budget is determined by the amount received
each year from memorial, bequests, and donations from individuals,
corporations, service organizations, grants and fundraising events. We are
totally dependent upon the generosity of the community.

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 Frequently Asked Questions (5)

Do you receive assistance from the government?

We do NOT receive any financial funding from the government or from
insurance companies. We partner with local hospice agencies to assist in
resident care, medication, medical supply costs and advisory support through
social work and nursing. They also help to provide volunteer training and
bereavement support.

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 Frequently Asked Questions (6)

Are volunteer opportunities available?

YES! In fact, we simply will not be able to operate without volunteers. There
will be many volunteer roles, so please consider your individual gifts and how
you might utilize those to support the Home.

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The Future Home of Charlotte House
in North Java, New York

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 First Floor

Med Room
Basement 6'3"x6'0"
Entry Kitchen Living Room
12'4"x16'9" 12'4"x12'3"

Volunteer
Room
12'4"x8'5"
Living room
12'10x12'4"
Sun Porch
10'6x17'6" Powder Room Closet
5x5 6' x 2'6"

Hall
69" wide

Closet Shower
2'6" 7'10"x5'8"
Up

Resident Room 2 X
12'0" x 16'0" 5'7""

Bath
Bath
5'6" x 6'1"
Resident room 1
6' x 7' 10" 12'0"x15'0"
Stairway

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 Second Floor

Bath Storage
6x12 8x12

Bed
9x12 Office Office
8x12 8x12

Conference room
18x12

Chapel
22'11"x12'
Up

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For more information or to offer your support call or go to our website:

www.charlottehouse.org

Tim Kibler: (585) 727-0942

Dave Almeter (585) 786-8646
Laura Dutton (585)322-7590
Allan Smith (585)786-5663
Andrea Aldinger (585) 786-8833
Fr. Don Seekins (585) 201-3634
Charlotte Hamon (585) 786-8609
Susan Rohauer (585) 493-3226
Nancy Balbick (585) 495-6478

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