ranciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, a faith-based home health care agency, celebrated 25 years of caring service in 2012. The agency was licensed on April 29, 1987. Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care believes in the dignity of the human person and the sacredness of human life. The dedicated staff of nurses and social workers, physical, speech and occupational therapists, and home health aides specializes in the needs of persons who are elderly, handicapped, chronically ill or terminally ill who would benefit from care in their homes.

Thank You, Volunteers
The Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care recognized their volunteers at a recently held tea on the patio of the Chiara Center on the campus of the Franciscan Life Center. Left to right:Edith Jones, Sister Faith Marie Woolsey, Wilma Jacunski, Lucille Chabot, Gloria Newman, and Sister Mary Peter Ryan.

NATIONAL NURSES WEEK
May 6-12, 2013

Thank you, home health care and hospice care nurses, for your commitment to those for whom we care.

Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care is committed to providing the highest quality care while making every effort to meet the spiritual, emotional and psychological needs of each person served.

The agency is centered in the intrinsic value of each human being and is guided by the values of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

The staff strives to help the patient and family find meaning and value in the face of human suffering.

Visit Franciscan Life Center web site for information on counseling services.

Our Services

• Nursing Care
• Hospice Care
• Medical Social Work
• Physical Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Home Health Aide
• Medical Supplies

Home Health Care and Hospice Home Care

• Allows patients to be in their own home and receive needed health care services
• Provides support to family and caregivers
• Provides physicians with information on the patient’s condition in between office appointments
• Offers close monitoring of new medications and treatments which keeps patients comfortable and at home

How to Get Services
Arrangement for services may be made by calling us at 203-238-1441. Click here for more information about how home care works and what to do if you or your loved one needs services.

Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care serves 33 towns in Connecticut and is licensed by the State of Connecticut and accredited by Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP).