Hospice care is a compassionate approach to medical care that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing a life-limiting illness. It prioritizes comfort, pain management, and emotional support for both patients and their families. Hospice care teams are comprised of various healthcare professionals who work together to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring a holistic approach to end-of-life care.

Individuals qualify for hospice care if they have a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less, are under the care of a primary physician, desire comfort-focused care rather than curative treatment, and reside within our service area, which extends up to 50 miles from our Baton Rouge office.

We provide care at various levels, depending on the patient's needs. Routine home care is the most common, offering support for patients with controlled symptoms in their preferred home setting, whether that's a private residence, assisted living, or nursing home. For patients requiring intensive symptom management, general inpatient care is available at The Butterfly Wing, our inpatient unit. Respite care offers temporary inpatient stays to give caregivers a break, while continuous care provides around-the-clock support at home for patients with acute symptoms. We tailor our care to each individual, ensuring comfort and support wherever they call home.

The Hospice of Baton Rouge provides comprehensive hospice care services to a wide region, encompassing 13 parishes in Louisiana. These parishes include East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Ascension, Livingston, Iberville, Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Assumption, St. James, and St. John the Baptist. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering compassionate care and support to patients and families throughout this extensive service area.

Most hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and some private insurance plans. However, The Hospice of Baton Rouge is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to our compassionate care, regardless of their ability to pay. Thanks to the generosity of the Baton Rouge community, we can offer our full range of hospice services to all patients, regardless of their financial circumstances. No one is ever turned away due to inability to pay.

Absolutely! You can continue seeing your regular doctors while receiving palliative care. We believe in a collaborative approach and will actively coordinate with your primary care physician, specialists, and any other healthcare providers involved in your care. Our goal is to seamlessly integrate with your existing medical team, ensuring open communication and a unified approach to managing your health.