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Focused —
- Designed and totally focused on care at the end of life
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Complementary —
- Complementary and unique to what already exists in the community
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Collaborative —
- In a collaborative working relationship with the resident’s hospice/medical care provider
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Private —
- Not a hospital, nursing home, or medical facility
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Inclusiveness —
- Inclusive and open to all people in accordance with admission protocols
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Local —
- Created by the local community for the local community
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Grass Roots —
- Fundamentally grass roots in nature
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Independent —
- Independent and freestanding non-profit organization (East Mountain Foundation)
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Funded —
- Funded by community and family support
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Compensation —
- Paid staff and volunteers who are “extended family”
