This number is a HOSPICE HOTLINE, for general inquiries, please fill out the "Contact SJH Today" form, or the other form at the bottom of this page.
What is St. Joseph Hospice?
Originally founded in 2002, St. Joseph Hospice Specializes in providing peace, comfort and dignity to those facing a life-limiting illness. We are confident in the abilities of our team of healthcare professionals to provide top-quality care to our patients and their families.
Hospice is not a place, but a type of care. It is a unique philosophy and approach to end-of-life care that focuses on both the patient and their families. Hospice is holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual and practical concerns.
St. Joseph Hospice Care Providers
Our team is committed to helping patients welcome each day with the hope and expectation of tomorrow. St. Joseph Hospice provides every patient with a team of healthcare professionals who work together with the patient and family to meet their unique needs and wishes for care. Our team includes:
- Board-certified hospice & palliative care physicians
- Registered nurses
- Licensed practical nurses
- Certified nursing assistants
- Medical social workers
- Non-denominational chaplains & pastors
- Bereavement professionals
- Hospice-trained volunteers
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Hospice Care Cost & Coverage
Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans, like all hospice agencies, whether they are for-profit or nonprofit. St. Joseph Hospice also provides medication, durable medical equipment and supplies related to the hospice diagnosis with no charge to the patient.
Hospice Care: "Your Home or Ours"
St. Joseph Hospice brings comfort and supportive care to patients and caregivers, wherever they call home. Our care teams offer our full range of hospice services in the patient's or caregiver's home, senior living communities, assisted living or skilled nursing care facilities and our own hospice care homes.
The Carpenter House is your resource for comfort and end-of-life care and symptom management, along with respite care, to relieve caregivers. It is a place of peace and comfort care for those facing terminal illness who need round-the-clock care.
As a home-like, inpatient hospice facility, The Carpenter House is more than hospice. It is a warm and comforting environment featuring a family room and dining room, as well as an onsite chaplain and bereavement counselor to make patients and their families feel safe and at ease. At The Carpenter House, families can find peace as they plan for and face the challenges ahead. Learn more about The Carpenter House and take a virtual tour of our facilities.
COMMON HOSPICE MISCONCEPTIONS
Hospice means giving the patient will soon pass away.
Receiving hospice care does not mean giving up hope or that death is imminent. The earlier an individual receives hospice care, the more opportunity there is to help manage symptoms and pain, address other needs and ensure a better quality of life for the patient and family.
Hospice is only for cancer patients.
A large number of hospice patients has congestive heart failure, Alzheimer's disease or dementia, chronic lung disease and other conditions.
Hospice means giving up hope.
When faced with a terminal illness, many patients and family members tend to dwell on the imminent loss of life, rather than on making the most of the life that remains. Hospice helps patients reclaim the spirit of life. It helps them understand that even though death can lead to sadness, anger and pain, it can also lead to opportunities for reminiscence, laughter and reunion.
Once a patient elects hospice, he/she can no longer receive care from their primary care physician
Hospice reinforces the patient-primary physician relationship by advocating either office or home visits, according to the physician preference. Hospice agencies work closely with primary care physicians and consider the continuation of the patient-physician relationship to be of the highest priority.
Is Hospice the Answer?
Wondering if you or a loved one can benefit from hospice care? Take a few minutes to review this brief questionnaire that can help you decide whether hospice is the right choice for you or a loved one. Click the image or click here for a printable copy and call us to review it with you. If you have care needs but feel hospice is not your answer, we can guide you to other care options of benefit until you feel hospice is the best type of care.
Hospice Alternative
Patients who desire to continue curative care including chemotherapy, radiation, dialysis, etc. or symptom and pain management for illnesses such as advanced COPD and congestive heart failure can benefit from AIM Palliative Home Health. This specially designed in-home palliative care program can also benefit anyone with a life-limiting illness needing more time and information to make informed decisions about treatment and care options. Call us or visit our AIM page to learn more.
We can help!
We are here to answer all of your questions and concerns about hospice and palliative care. We are available to compassionately listen and share all care options to help YOU decide what is best. Call our hospice hotline today at 844-200-1104 or see our branch information below. St. Joseph Hospice proudly serves locations in Louisiana, Mississippi, Southeast Texas and South Alabama.
ALEXANDRIA, LA
Phone: 318-561-0100
Fax: 318-561-0333
* BATON ROUGE, LA
Phone: 225-769-4810
Fax: 833-398-1979
COVINGTON, LA
Phone: 985-892-6955
Fax: 833-884-0088
*LAFAYETTE, LA
Phone: 337-541-6464
Fax: 337-233-3338
LAKE CHARLES, LA
Phone: 337-513-0731
Fax: 337-602-6936
MONROE, LA
Phone: 318-387-2687
Fax: 800-880-6874
*NEW ORLEANS, LA
Phone: 504-734-0140
Fax: 504-305-4916
*SHREVEPORT, LA
Phone: 318-222-8723
Fax: 318-222-8732
THIBODAUX, LA
Phone: 985-447-0095
Fax: 985-447-7672
*GULFPORT, MS
Phone: 228-865-7897
Fax: 228-865-7251
HATTIESBURG, MS
Phone: 601-261-2515
Fax: 601-261-2788
RICHLAND, MS
Phone: 601-925-0418
Fax: 601-924-9975
VICKSBURG, MS
Phone: 601-638-8308
Fax: 601-638-8420
MOBILE, AL
Phone: 251-675-7555
Fax: 251-675-1541
CONROE, TX
Phone: 936-703-5250
Fax: 936-703-5255
Note: Locations with asterisks (*) next to them have an inpatient unit (The Carpenter House).