Hospice Care
The First and Only Nonprofit Hospice in the City
The Hospice of Baton Rouge’s patient care and services are guided by Individual Plans of Care that are developed for our patients and their loved ones by our interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides and volunteers.
Specialized Care
At The Hospice of Baton Rouge, we are here to support you every step of the way. As you transition from curative treatments to focusing on pain and symptom management, our comprehensive hospice services are ready to assist you. We address your physical needs and provide emotional and spiritual support to ensure your comfort and peace throughout your hospice journey.
Hospice care is designed for individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less, emphasizing pain management and symptom relief for terminal illnesses. Importantly, hospice care is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and all private insurance plans.
The Butterfly Wing
Inpatient Hospice Care
The Butterfly Wing® is an eight-bed facility located in Baton Rouge General Medical Center Midcity that provides short-term supervised care for patients with acute needs. Patients are eligible for the General Inpatient Level of Care when round-the-clock care is necessary to manage pain and control symptoms or treatments for a patient's needs that cannot be reasonably provided at home. The Butterfly Wing® provides the same full range of medical, emotional, social and spiritual services our home care patients receive, in a setting that permits more intensive monitoring.
Download The Butterfly Wing Brochure
In-Home Hospice Care
In-home hospice care means dedicated, compassionate care from a team of nurses, social workers, trained volunteers, and spiritual companions. We understand the critical needs of our patients and their families, providing comprehensive support. Our goal is to ensure compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family.
Pediatric Care Services
Our dedicated team provides specialized care for children with serious illnesses, focusing on both medical and emotional well-being. We empower families with knowledge about their child's condition and guide them through complex healthcare decisions. Alongside medical expertise, we offer comprehensive support for emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Our palliative care services prioritize relief from symptoms and stress, aiming to enhance your child's quality of life. With regular visits from our multidisciplinary team and 24/7 access to a registered nurse, you'll have continuous support every step of the way.
Who Qualifies?
- Patient has a life-limiting illness with six months or less to live
- Patient is under the care of a primary physician
- Patient desires hospice services for palliative comfort care and is no longer seeking curative treatment
- Patient lives in our geographical service area which is within 50 miles of our office in Baton Rouge
Fees and Costs
Hospice services may be covered through Medicare/Medicaid and some private insurers. In addition, no one has ever been turned away by The Hospice of Baton Rouge because of an inability to pay. As the first nonprofit hospice provider in the city, the generous support and donations we receive from the Baton Rouge Community ensures that The Hospice of Baton Rouge is able to provide our full spectrum of hospice services to all patients regardless of the financial resources.
Our Service Area
East Baton Rouge Parish
West Baton Rouge Parish
East Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish
Ascension Parish
Livingston Parish
Iberville Parish
Tangipahoa Parish
Pointe Coupee Parish
St. Helena Parish
Assumption Parish
St. James Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish.
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Request More Information
If you think you would benefit from the extra support of hospice or palliative care, please call (225) 767-4673 and ask for the Palliative Care team or contact your physician. If you would like more information about the program, fill out the form below.
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Make A Referral
Referrals to The Hospice of Baton Rouge may come from anyone, but the patient's consent and attending physician's authorization are required for admission. Patients are accepted by The Hospice of Baton Rouge without regard to race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or place of national origin.
To make a referral fill out the form below or call us at 225-767-4673.