Levels of Care
Hospice of Natchitoches is an organization of compassionate, well-trained professionals, support staff, and volunteers who provide a comprehensive program of medical care, counseling, and spiritual direction to persons with life-threatening conditions. Dame Cecily Sanders once said, “That which is truly important is a life lived richly, deeply and meaningfully for as long as it lasts.”
At Hospice of Natchitoches our goal is to promote dignity and comfort care for those facing a life limiting disease while at the same time supporting and helping family and loved ones cope with end-of-life realities with quality and compassionate care.
For more information about Hospice services contact Lisa Long at 318-214-0944 or toll free 877-253-0006.
Our Services
Medical Services
24 hour service, professional staff, durable equipment, medical supplies & medication.
24-hour physician on call
Professional staff on call 24 hours a day/7 days a week
Skilled and supportive nursing services
Durable medical equipment (beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.)
Medical supplies
Medication (as appropriate under Medicare)
Support Services
Education, therapy, counseling and chaplain services.
Education for caregivers and family
Bereavement and suport groups
Assistance with personal hygiene
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Dietary counseling
Counseling and support for patient and family members
Chaplain services
Volunteer visits
Routine Home Care
A routine home care day is a day on which an individual who has elected to receive hospice care is at home.
Continuous Skilled Home Care
A continuous home care day is a day on which an individual who has elected to receive hospice care is not in an inpatient facility and receives hospice care consisting predominantly of nursing care on a continuous basis at home. Home health aide or homemaker services, or both, may also be provided on a continuous basis. Continuous home care is only furnished during brief periods of crisis and only as necessary to maintain the terminally ill patient at home.
Inpatient General Care
A general inpatient care day is a day on which an individual who has elected hospice care receives general inpatient care in an inpatient facility for pain control or acute or chronic symptom management which cannot be managed in other settings.
Inpatient Respite Care
An inpatient respite care day is a day on which the individual who has elected hospice care receives care in an approved facility on a short-term basis for respite.
Bereavement
Bereavement programs through Hospice of Natchitoches are offered as a service to the community at no charge.
Ongoing Grief Support Groups
Support groups meet the last Tuesday of each month for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one and wish to share and learn from others who also grieve. Please call 318-214-0944 or toll free 877-253-0006 for location and time.
The staff and volunteers of Hospice of Natchitoches are truly honored to walk with the patients of Hospice of Natchitoches and their families on this journey.
Our Programs
Veteran’s Recognition
Throughout history thousands of men and women have served in the United States armed forces, putting aside regard for themselves and leaving behind family and friends to defend our great nation and its ideals. We recognize the sacrifices these men and women have made and believe we owe a debt of gratitude for the security they have provided by defending our nation.
We also understand the traumatic effects war can have on veterans and the feelings it can produce like anxiety, depression, reoccurring anger, self-blame, guilt, compulsive or aggressive behavior, and sleep disorders. This is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some are affected so strongly that they are unable to live normal lives; and some may not experience any symptoms until they approach the end of life.
To better care for these patients, the Hospice of Natchitoches staff and volunteers are educated and trained in caring for veterans at the end-of-life.
Additionally, we have partnered with the Veteran’s Administration to provide a “Veteran Recognition Program”. The purpose is to acknowledge and recognize our veteran patients. These patients receive a certificate of appreciation, and a pin of honor.
Community Education
With deep and strong roots in our community, Hospice of Natchitoches is involved in the community in many ways. We can provide informative presentations about hospice care and end of life issues for your faith group, community center, workplace, etc. We are involved in fundraising programs that support local organizations through events for the American Alzheimer’s Association and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.