Is The Joseph House a Hospice?
The Joseph House is neither a hospice nor a competitor of the hospice. The aim is to compliment hospice services by providing the caregiver who gives end of life 24 hour hands on care, which without may hinder or delay hospice admission. While maintaining medical oversight, the hospice will provide RN/LVN nurse, personal care aide, chaplain, social workers and volunteers related to their specific hospice patient just as they would in a personal home. The driving force behind the development of The Joseph House is to enhance the hospice concept and enable every patient throughout Lufkin, Angelina County and surrounding counties served by our local hospices to have access to this special type of care which was previously unavailable.
Hospice is considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury. Hospice and palliative care involve a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the person’s needs and wishes. Support is provided to the person’s loved ones as well.
The focus of hospice relies on the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and that our loved ones will receive the necessary support to allow us to do so.
- Hospice focuses on caring, not curing, and in most cases care is provided in the person’s home.
- Hospice care also is provided in freestanding hospice centers, hospitals, and nursing homes, other long-term care facilities, and Special Care Facilities such as The Joseph House.
- Hospice services are available to patients of any age, religion, race, or illness.
- Hospice care is covered under Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance plans, HMOs, and other managed care organizations.
What Is Your Service Area?
We serve Lufkin and Angelina County, including counties served by our local hospices. All are welcome to become a resident of The Joseph House.