Hospice ‘pausing’ Martin-Linsin Residence while expanding home-care model

Hospice of Orleans Photo: The Martin-Linsin Residence, which has eight residential, temporarily closed last week. The 8,500-square-foot building opened on Route 31 in Albion in 2012 following a $2.3 million capital campaign.

ALBION – The Martin-Linsin Residence has temporarily closed or is on “pause” following a thorough analysis that showed “significant financial losses due to the increasing operational costs” at the residence, according to a statement this evening from Niagara Hospice, which is running Hospice of Orleans.

Hospice of Orleans is expanding and enhancing the home-care model for hospice care, Niagara Hospice officials said in the news release.

The eight-unit residence opened in 2012 following a $2.3 million capital campaign.

Martin-Linsin used to have a waiting list, but was down to one resident last week. No new residents had been admitted for about three weeks. The clinical staff also was laid off last week after the death of the remaining resident at Martin-Linsin, a Hospice employee said.

Niagara Hospice, in its statement, said it is dedicated to caring for the local community, and hospice care “continues to be delivered throughout Orleans County without interruption.”

Hospice care is provided in patient homes, nursing homes or assisted-living facilities.

“Hospice of Orleans is committed to building and cultivating community partnerships to further develop and enrich its already exceptional hospice care model,” according to the statement.

Anyone interested in learning more about hospice care, or to make a referral for care, can call the Hospice of Orleans at (585) 589-0809.