The Hospice of Baton Rouge

The Hospice of Baton Rouge Providing end-of-life care & support at home or in a homelike setting to patients & their loved ones.

Providing end-of-life care and support at home or in a homelike setting to patients and their loved ones.

Hospice care is often misunderstood — but at its heart, it’s about comfort, dignity, and quality of life.Who qualifies? ...
02/25/2026

Hospice care is often misunderstood — but at its heart, it’s about comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Who qualifies?
• A life-limiting illness
• A physician’s prognosis of six months or less if the illness follows its natural course
• A decision to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment

Benefits include:
• Expert pain and symptom management
• 24/7 support
• Emotional and spiritual care
• Support for families — including grief services

At The Hospice of Baton Rouge, care means walking alongside patients and families with compassion every step of the way.

Learn more at hospicebr.org

Today, we celebrate National Caregivers Day. You don’t have to carry everything by yourself. Reaching out to community r...
02/20/2026

Today, we celebrate National Caregivers Day. You don’t have to carry everything by yourself. Reaching out to community resources and trained volunteers can ease daily responsibilities, provide moments of rest, and protect your own emotional and physical well-being.

Caring for yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential to sustaining the care you give.

Did you know hospice nurses are specially trained to manage pain and bring comfort, so patients can focus on living well...
02/19/2026

Did you know hospice nurses are specially trained to manage pain and bring comfort, so patients can focus on living well in every moment?

At The Hospice of Baton Rouge, that comfort extends beyond the bedside — to families, too.

South Louisiana’s first and only non-profit hospice, trusted by healthcare professionals. For over 40 years, The Hospice...
02/13/2026

South Louisiana’s first and only non-profit hospice, trusted by healthcare professionals. For over 40 years, The Hospice of Baton Rouge has served four generations with excellence and empathy, everyday.

02/13/2026

For over 40 years, The Hospice of Baton Rouge has cared for four generations with excellence and empathy, everyday. Explore the deeply moving, modern-day “Notebook” journey of Bo and his beloved wife Madeline in The Vanity — a testament to enduring love. Visit hospicebr.org/thevanity to learn more.

February is Heart Month ❤️. At The Hospice of Baton Rouge, we celebrate the hearts we care for every day: patients, fami...
02/13/2026

February is Heart Month ❤️. At The Hospice of Baton Rouge, we celebrate the hearts we care for every day: patients, families, and our compassionate team. Because care isn’t just about treatment, it’s about connection, comfort, and support from the heart.

Make compassion part of your day🦋. Butterfly Wing volunteers support our nursing team, greet families, and offer comfort...
02/11/2026

Make compassion part of your day🦋. Butterfly Wing volunteers support our nursing team, greet families, and offer comfort in our inpatient hospice unit. Your presence can bring peace, connection, and care.

Interested in joining our volunteer team or learning more? Contact Olivia Walker at OWalker@hospicebr.org or visit www.Hospicebr.org/Volunteer to get started.

Listening to our volunteers is one of our favorite ways to grow.We were thrilled to host our first Volunteer Focus Group...
02/09/2026

Listening to our volunteers is one of our favorite ways to grow.

We were thrilled to host our first Volunteer Focus Group of 2026 last Monday, filled with meaningful conversation, fresh ideas, and wonderful company.

Our experienced volunteers shared thoughtful feedback on enhancing programs, boosting engagement, and welcoming more compassionate individuals into our mission—and we’re inspired by every bit of it.

Interested in joining our volunteer team or learning more? Contact Olivia Walker at OWalker@hospicebr.org or visit www.hospicebr.org/pages/volunteer to get started.

Hospice care prioritizes comfort, dignity, and support for patients and families throughout terminal illness.Through exp...
02/06/2026

Hospice care prioritizes comfort, dignity, and support for patients and families throughout terminal illness.

Through expert pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual care, and family support, hospice helps individuals feel cared for while ensuring loved ones are never alone in the journey.

Learn more at Hospicebr.org

Camp Conquer: A Place to Heal and Conquer 🌟From June 1–5, 2026, from 8:30am - 2:30pm, at The Retreat at Quarters Lake, c...
02/04/2026

Camp Conquer: A Place to Heal and Conquer 🌟

From June 1–5, 2026, from 8:30am - 2:30pm, at The Retreat at Quarters Lake, children, ages 8-12, will learn to identify, express, and conquer their emotions through grief-support activities designed for their age group.

Thanks to donations and volunteers, Camp Conquer is completely free, giving kids a safe space to process loss and find healing.

📅 Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026

📍 Location:
The Retreat at Quarters Lake
8890 Quarters Lake Rd., Baton Rouge, LA

⚠️ Note: Applications do not guarantee admission. All submissions are reviewed, and families will be notified by May 1.

Help your child take the first step toward healing. Learn more at Retreatbr.org/kids

Camp Conquer: Teen - Supporting Youth Through GriefFrom June 16–19, 2026, from 8:30am - 2:30pm, teens ages 13–17 can fin...
02/04/2026

Camp Conquer: Teen - Supporting Youth Through Grief

From June 16–19, 2026, from 8:30am - 2:30pm, teens ages 13–17 can find support, connection, and understanding at Camp Conquer: Teen at The Retreat at Quarters Lake.

In a safe, compassionate environment, participants can share their experiences of loss, learn coping strategies, and build emotional resilience alongside peers who truly understand what they’re going through.

📅 Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026

📍 Location:
The Retreat at Quarters Lake
8890 Quarters Lake Rd., Baton Rouge, LA

⚠️ Note: Applications do not guarantee admission. Families will be notified by May 1, 2026.

Give your teen the chance to heal, connect, and grow. Learn more at Retreabr.org/teens

Life’s ruff… but our Pet Peace of Mind® volunteers help to make it a little easier by caring for the pets hospice patien...
02/04/2026

Life’s ruff… but our Pet Peace of Mind® volunteers help to make it a little easier by caring for the pets hospice patients love, so no one has to worry about their furry family members.

Learn more or volunteer at Hospicebr.org/Volunteer

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3600 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA
70806

Telephone

+12257674673

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