A Reno, Nevada-based nonprofit dedicated to ensuring veterans have access to the medical care they need has named its newly opened hospice home in honor of a philanthropist whose gifts have been critical to its efforts.
Veterans Guest House said the facility, which opened in June, will be known as the Cynthia Lake House.
“Providing a welcoming, supportive place for veterans and their families feels like a natural extension of the respect we owe them,” said Lake. “My hope is that every veteran feels comfort and peace the moment they walk through the door.”
The facility opened in response to the urgent need for hospice care, especially for veterans living in rural communities outside of traditional hospice service areas. A private six-bedroom property was purchased and renovated to offer a warm, home-like environment for veterans at the end of life. Private rooms, licensed caregivers, and meals are offered at no cost while hospice services are coordinated directly with the family’s chosen provider.
Lake has been instrumental in expanding access to both medical and end-of-life care for veterans across northern Nevada. In 2022, she founded Veterans Guest House’s Patient Advocacy Program, which connects veterans with transportation, post-operative care, and personal support. The impact of the program inspired Lake to scale the vision to 24/7 personalized care, making the hospice house possible.
The hospice house also addresses the caregiver shortage by providing personalized support through community participation and volunteerism, closing a critical gap for more than 75,000 veterans in the region.
“Cynthia Lake’s incredible generosity has created a new end-of-life experience for veterans, touching thousands of lives.” said Sylvia Froslie, CEO of Veterans Guest House. “We invite others to join us in giving back to those who have served.”
To learn more about Veterans Guest House, visit here. To learn more about The Lake House, visit here.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.