SouthernCare, Inc.

Our mission is to assure our patients have access to their own customized program of care. One that enhances their quality of life, as well as loved one’s and caregivers.

At SouthernCare we have the opportunity and thus the obligation to listen, interpret, and then provide the best way to improve the quality of life of our customers by exceeding their expectations and fulfilling their wishes one person at a time.

Description:
Hospice is a special way of caring for patients’ who no longer benefit from curative treatment and have a limited life expectancy. Hospice care is designed to provide comfort and support for the patient and their family. Hospice affirms life and regards dying as a normal process. Emphasis is on helping the person make the most of each hour and each day of their remaining life by providing comfort and relief from pain and other symptoms.

People who choose hospice are not “giving up.” Hospice neither hastens death, nor prolongs life. Hospice provides personalized services and a supportive care team so that patients and families can prepare for a death in a way that is satisfactory to them. The goal of the hospice team is to be sensitive and responsive to the special requirements of each individual and family

Hospice is primarily a concept of care, not a specific place of care. More than 80 percent of hospice care in the United States occurs in the home. Care is also available to patients who reside in group homes, Assisted Living facilities and Skilled Nursing facilities. Some hospices offer in-patient facilities.

History:
SouthernCare, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest hospice providers. SouthernCare was founded in 1995 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Today, SouthernCare, a privately owned company, has over 90 offices in 13 states and provides care to over 5500 patients each day. SouthernCare is continuing to grow and usually opens 4-6 new offices each year. SouthernCare provides hospice services to patients who reside in private homes, group homes, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities.

Each SouthernCare office is managed by a Clinical Director and a Community Relations Director. Each of these individuals lives and works in the area served by their office. In addition, each SouthernCare office employs a dedicated Care Team composed of Registered Nurse Case Managers, Social Workers, Home Health Aides and Chaplains. Volunteers also provide valuable support to our staff and our patients in the office as well as in the patient’s home.

Contact person: Wendy Abel, Volunteer Coordinator, (512) 336-0170, (email)

Office fax number: (512) 336-0190

Address:

13729 Hwy 183 North, Suite 1075 Austin, TX 78750 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.southerncareinc.com

Directions:

Hwy 183 North, exit Lake Creek Parkway. Our office is in the Lake Creek Shopping Center, which is immediately on the right side.   Nearest Bus Stop: Lake Creek/Hyneadow Dr, <5 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp

Last updated on November 3, 2009