Pappus House

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Pappus House Pappus House is South Central PA's community home for end-of-life care. Pappus House is York County's only home for compassionate end-of-life care.

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. Grown from of many years of careful planning, Pappus House opened its doors in December 2017 to its first resident and his family and friends. From that first night of care, the precedent was set for what would become a highly sought-after unparalleled level of care. 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 small fee is requested, no one is ever turned away due to financial ability – the guiding principle is to help those in need.

Thanks to our fabulous volunteers who participated in the York JCC Aging Well Expo to share info about our mission. ❤️
10/20/2026

Thanks to our fabulous volunteers who participated in the York JCC Aging Well Expo to share info about our mission. ❤️

🤔 Caption this… ❓❓📷 We are starting a fun Aslan photo file… 🎞️ if you have a great photo for us to caption, please PM it...
10/12/2026

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📷 We are starting a fun Aslan photo file… 🎞️ if you have a great photo for us to caption, please PM it to us! ❣️

PS thank you to the special family who donated this beautiful chair to us 💚💚

10/12/2026
10/12/2026
Such a beautiful time - thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible! And thank you to ever...
10/12/2026

Such a beautiful time - thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible! And thank you to everyone who attended despite the rain. More photos coming 🩷🩷

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10/11/2026

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66 Big Mount Road
Thomasville, PA
17364

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(717) 893-5310

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