Pappus House

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Give Dignity.

Give Local York.

“Our family experienced a profound outpouring of kindness and generosity at a stressful time. We knew this was the place where our sister should be and deserved to be - surrounded by love and support in her final days on Earth. We knew in our heart that we had brought her home. Our sister experienced a mindful, dignified, and compassionate way of dying. Pappus House brought our family peace and healing.” - Robin and Karen

At Pappus House, we witness love, courage, and connection every day. A daughter holding her mother's hand. A family sharing stories around a bedside. A resident resting peacefully, surrounded by care. 

Your gift makes these moments possible. 

This Give Local York, you can change someone's final chapter for the better. 

At Pappus House, we believe that every person deserves to spend their final days in a place filled with warmth, compassion, and dignity. As York County's nonprofit end-of-life home, we provide a peaceful home where residents can rest comfortably and families can simply be present with the ones they love. 

Your gift directly supports the compassionate care we provide 24 hours a day - care that eases pain, quiets fears, and surrounds each resident with the respect and gentleness they deserve. Your support ensures that no one in our community has to face end of life alone, regardless of their personal or financial circumstances. 

When you give to Pappus House, you are giving more than a donation. 

You are giving a warm hand to hold.

You are giving a peaceful room filled with love. 

You are giving families the chance to share stories, laughter, and quiet moments that become treasured memories. You give them the chance to be family members, not caregivers. 

“The respectfulness, gentleness, and compassion were beyond anything I could have imagined. The peace of mind you provided to me and my family made our grief bearable.” - Joan

Thank You for taking a moment to learn more...

OUR NAME

The milkweed plant, our logo, is the food source of the butterfly, a universal symbol of hospice care. Just like the seasons of life, the milkweed goes through stages of growth and transformation. In the late fall, the milkweed pod releases its seeds, carried by the silky white filaments called PAPPUS. With the help of the wind, the pappus delivers the seeds to new destinations and new beginnings.

OUR HOME – Built by our Community, for our Community

Our home in Thomasville is filled with innovative features designed to incorporate all the senses so that residents live as fully and as comfortably as possible during their stay. 

• Spacious private bedrooms with high ceilings, large windows, and thoughtfully-designed décor
• Specially designed beds that rotate to enable face-to-face interactions  
• Private patios to enjoy our beautiful 9-acre landscape
• Specialized bathrooms where residents enjoy a full shower with running water 
• Large kitchen and dining areas to share home-cooked meals
• A reflection room with a soothing water feature and butterfly habitat
• A guest room where family members can rest, freshen up, or have a private discussion