Evelyn’s House provides a holistic approach to the emotional, spiritual and physical care of terminally ill patients of all ages, offering therapies for complex symptoms or respite in a home-like setting. Located adjacent to Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Evelyn’s House is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to the community.

With 16 spacious suites, families can enjoy time together in comfort and privacy. This beautiful hospice home also offers inviting family gathering spaces, kitchen and dining rooms to share home-cooked meals and comfortable spaces for loved ones to sleep.

The 18,000 square foot ranch-style hospice house offers warm, comfortable surroundings where hospice patients can receive specialized care that involves family members and caregivers. The compassionate, interdisciplinary BJC team members provide personalized end-of-life care for both adult and pediatric patients through symptom management for patients and respite for their caregivers – making every moment count.

Learn about career opportunities at Evelyn's House.

Specialized on-site staff include:

• Medical director
• Nurse practitioner
• Registered nurses
• Aides
• Social worker
• Spiritual counselor
• Music therapist
• Expressive therapist
• Volunteers

Features include:

• Sixteen private suites for adults, teens and children
• Walkout patio off every suite
• Family gathering spaces with overnight accommodations
• Dedicated music and expressive therapy rooms
• Family kitchen and cafe
• Meditation room
• Gardens
• Ability playhouse for special-needs children
• Kids and teen activity room

Evelyn's House emphasizes:

• Hospice-specialized care team
• Leading-edge communication and safety
• Natural, comfortable surroundings
   

Visitor Policy:

At Evelyn’s House, we strive to provide a positive patient experience and recognize the important role visitors play in the healing process. As part of BJC HealthCare, we follow a standard visitor policy to ensure a consistent experience across BJC’s 14 hospitals, multiple health service organizations and 100+ doctors’ offices.

The guidelines below are being implemented at this time to balance the importance of visitation while managing increased infection control protocols and high-quality patient care. Guidelines can change at any time. We recognize that family and friends play an important role in the health and well-being of their loved ones, and we appreciate your understanding.

1. Only four (4) visitors in the building per patient at any given time.
2. An additional four (4) visitors may use the patio outside of the patient’s room. Visitors must remain on the patient’s patio area and not on the grass or patio areas of adjacent rooms. Patio furniture is to remain on assigned patient room’s patio area. Masking and social distancing requirements will remain in place for all. Patio doors should remain closed during the visitation. Visitors will be granted access to patient’s patio area from outside of building’s great room doorway or outdoor sidewalk. Patient patio doors are for patient exit and entry only. Outside visitation will end at dusk to maintain visitor safety.
3. All visitors must wear masks. Medical-grade masks are required. Masks available upon request.
4. Visitors will need to sign in and out on the visitor log for tracking.
5. Visitors must use the intercom and know the code word to gain entry.
6. If a visitor is experiencing any symptoms of fever, cough, trouble breathing, new loss of sense of taste or sense of smell, body aches, sore throat, new or worsening diarrhea, visitors are requested not to visit until symptom free. Individuals with a contagious disease should not visit patients.
7. Two visitors can spend the night in the patient's room. The gathering rooms are available to reserve for up to four overnight visitors; families may reserve by noon for occupancy from 9 p.m. – 9 a.m.
8. The gathering rooms are open from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. to all visitors; social distancing requirements remain.
9. The common areas are open to visitors (eg. Café, family kitchen, great room) and social distancing requirements remain. Signs are posted with room occupancy.
10. Visitors may use the bathroom in the patient’s room. Please bring meals, snacks, drinks, medications and change of clothing that you would like to have.
11. Floral and food deliveries are allowed. Please note room number on delivery.
12. Designated quiet times are 10 p.m.- 8 a.m. Both patient and visitors must follow.
13. Visitors must follow hand hygiene protocols and any precautions that may be patient specific.
14. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
15. Other options for visiting via Zoom or Facetime are available, if applicable.
16. Smoking is not permitted in the facility or on the grounds.
17. Additional limitations may be necessary depending on patient need or updated BJC recommendations.

The BJC HealthCare visitor policy is available here. 

Compassionate care visit guidance is available here.

Referrals are made by your physician to manage common symptoms including pain, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, agitation, medication management or respite for caregiver relief.