Hospice of Laurens County

Specialties

Hospice of Laurens County was established in 1987 by a group of volunteers that noticed a need in the community for such a service. Since 1987 we have served over 2000 families in Laurens County.

In the face of terminal illness, when there is nothing more that can be done to cure the disease, there is still much that can and needs to be done for the patient and family. Hospice of Laurens County is a not-​for-​profit organization; accepting all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services. Hospice care is usually paid from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement. Funding for patients without Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance coverage comes from United Way allocations, fundraising, the Hospice of Laurens County Thrift Store and your generous donations.

History

Established in 1987.

Hospice Historical Time Line

1967 — Hospice started in E-​St. Christopher House — Dame Cecily Saunders

1974 — Hospice came to US in New England area as home care

1983 — Supported by Medicare

1987 — Hospice of Laurens County began

1997 — Managerial contract with LCHCS (Interest-​free Line of credit)

2003 — Opened 1^st Thrift Store

2005 — Paid off debt to hospital

Feasibility Study for Hospice House

2006 — CON

Bought present office

2007 — Terminated managerial contract with LCHCS

Capital Campaign

Construction of Hospice House

2008 — Accepted the first Hospice House patient on November 3^rd