Pappus House

Pappus House is the only home specializing in compassionate end-of-life care in York County, PA. Our home is dedicated exclusively to the needs of people with a terminal illness who are unable, or do not wish, to die in their own home. Specially trained staff and volunteers become extended family, providing continuous care in careful coordination with the family’s chosen hospice provider. Our mission’s collaborative approach and seamless coordination of services alleviates the physical and emotional care-giving burden on the family. This allows them to reclaim their role as spouse, child, parent or friend, enabling them to be present in the moment, to celebrate life, and to begin a healthy grief journey. 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. Pappus House is a community-supported HOME - not an institution or medical facility - not government or insurance funded. As such it is uniquely able to provide loving comfort for loved ones near the end of life's journey. Although a contribution towards cost of care is requested, no one is ever turned away due to financial ability.