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About St Joseph Hospice - Baton Rouge

St. Joseph Hospice - Baton Rouge serves families facing life-limiting illnesses in East Baton Rouge Parish. Founded in 2002, this community nonprofit is dedicated to providing personalized care that emphasizes comfort and dignity. Their team includes board-certified physicians, nurses, social workers, and trained volunteers who work collaboratively to address medical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Care is provided in the patient's home or at The Carpenter House, their comforting inpatient facility designed for those needing round-the-clock support. This approach allows families to navigate end-of-life challenges in a familiar and supportive environment.

Service Area

Baton Rouge and the River Parishes Region

Serving 17 parishes

Ascension Parish
Assumption Parish
East Baton Rouge Parish
East Feliciana Parish
Iberville Parish
Jefferson Parish
Lafourche Parish
Livingston Parish
Pointe Coupee Parish
St. Helena Parish
St. James Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish
St. Martin Parish
St. Mary Parish
Tangipahoa Parish
West Baton Rouge Parish
West Feliciana Parish

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Contact & Availability

Main Phone:Call Now

Fax: (833) 398-1979

Address: 10615 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Accreditations

Joint Commission Accredited
Medicare Certified

Insurance Accepted

Medicare
Medicaid
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Specialty Programs & Services

  • Inpatient Facility Owned

    The Carpenter House facility for acute symptom management.

Complete Care Services

Medical Services

  • Skilled nursing care
  • Physician services
  • Home health aide assistance
  • Medical equipment & supplies
  • Medications & prescriptions

Support Services

  • 24/7 On-Call Support
  • Bereavement Support
  • Spiritual Care
  • Pain & Symptom Management
  • Social work support
  • Volunteer companionship

Levels of Care

  • Routine Home Care
  • General Inpatient Care (GIP)
  • Continuous Home Care
  • Respite Care

Medical Conditions

  • Dementia/Alzheimer's
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • ALS / Lou Gehrig's
  • Heart Disease
  • COPD
  • Parkinson's

Where They Provide Care

Care Wherever You Call Home

Private Home or Apartment

Your own residence, wherever you call home

Assisted Living Facility

We partner with ALFs throughout Louisiana

Nursing Home

Coordinated care with nursing facility staff

Memory Care Facility

Specialized support for dementia patients

The Carpenter House

The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge is St. Joseph Hospice's freestanding inpatient house at 10615 Jefferson Highway. It was the first of these houses. A family uses the stay when care at home is not enough.

10615 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 · (225) 368-3100

A meditation chapel, and family rooms for dining and relaxing
A children's playroom and a furnished library
Showers for the family
A snack bar with a refrigerator and a microwave

What Families Are Saying

Most Recent Reviews

Mary S.
9 months ago

I have never experienced this level of care. My cousin was a patient here and the staff could not have taken care of my cousin any better. They were kind, caring and kept all of the family in the loop about her status. They are all angels that work here. The facility is clean, always had fresh coffee and cookies. A nice family room, chapel and library. We are so fortunate that my cousin was able to stay in such an amazing house,

Toya m.
12 months ago

I would like to thank the staff who gave my father Edward Lee such wonderful , loving care. Especially his nurse Mrs. Tracey during his final days. Just seeing the love and compassion she had while she was caring for him, its something I will never forget. Then she showed us his children/family the same love and compassion during our visits. Mrs. Tracey I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a real special lady. Again thank you to the entire staff

Annette C.
20 months ago

My family and I want to thank the entire staff for the wonderful care you gave my mother Pat Caruso. It is hard to put into words how grateful we are for all that you all have done for my mother and for our family. You didnt treat her as a patient. Until the very end of her life, you all cared for her as if she was your family. You dont get that from a hospital or inpatient facility. The facility was always clean, comfortable, and the entire staff was smiling. We are forever grateful. I wish there were more stars on the review because you would get them all.

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