East Mountain House (EMH) opened in mid-September 2025. During our first five months, we cared for nine residents and received deeply appreciated and positive responses from residents, their families, and the broader community.
In December, the Board of Directors voted to take a planned three-month hiatus from accepting new residents. This pause allows us to expand our outreach efforts, enhance our community education programming, make thoughtful adjustments based on what we learned during our initial months of operation, and further strengthen relationships with local organizations.
During this time, EMH remains open for tours, available to discuss future admissions, and committed to providing family support and education. Please look for our upcoming programs on advance care directives, a community film event at the Millerton Moviehouse, articles on hospice care in The Lakeville Journal, and additional public programs currently in development.
Who Can Come to East Mountain House
East Mountain House serves individuals who are in the final months of life and enrolled with hospice care. We welcome residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
- Must be enrolled in a Connecticut based Hospice (if you live out of state, this need not be difficult)
- Have a medically supported prognosis of three months or less
- Have a valid Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order in place
- Have designated a healthcare proxy and financial power of attorney
- Have a plan for residence and continued care in case of discharge
- Have active infectious or contagious conditions
- Require IVs, central lines, or feeding tubes
- Display aggressive or violent behaviors
We consider guests with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or mental health conditions on a case-by-case basis, particularly when these are secondary to a terminal diagnosis.
East Mountain House is committed to providing end-of-life care without financial barriers. The cost of providing 24-hour care is significant, but we never turn anyone away due to inability to pay.
Guests and families who have resources contribute what they can—whether that covers the full cost of care, a portion, or nothing at all. Those without financial means receive the same quality of care and attention.
Our ability to offer this accessibility depends on the generosity of community donors, local businesses, foundations, and grant programs.