What We Provide

LaVigne Home provides compassionate end-of-life care for individuals with terminal illnesses in a peaceful, home-like setting. Our specially trained caregivers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, working closely with each guest's hospice team to provide comfort-focused care, monitor symptoms, share updates, and request hospice support whenever a change in condition occurs.

Guests stay in private rooms designed to offer comfort, dignity, and tranquility during life's final journey. We provide meals and hydration as appropriate to each guest's needs, while focusing on comfort and quality of life.

Beyond caring for our guests, we support families and loved ones by creating a welcoming environment where they can gather, connect, and spend meaningful time together. Ongoing family support is also available through our weekly grief support group.

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    • 24/7 around the clock caregiving by trained caregivers 

    • Private rooms 

    • Symptom management under the direction of the hospice team 

    • Food and water depending on one’s ability to take in oral nutrition 

    • Weekly Grief Support Group 

    • A completed referral from our website 

    • No complex skilled needs (IV’s, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, dialysis, breathing machines)

    • Must be under the care of hospice or admitted to hospice at the time of admission 

    • A terminal diagnosis as determined by a physician, information is discussed with our administrative team. 

  • We do not charge any individual, nor bill any insurance company. Donations are greatly appreciated to continue providing care to the next individual who may need care at LaVgne Home

  • Every situation is different; we provide the care at the most critical time when care needs are highest 

    • When care needs exceed family’s ability to provide the care 

    • Primary caregiver is feeling stressed or overwhelmed with caregiving at home 

    • Someone lives alone and cannot take care of themselves any longer 

    • Family members live out of town or are unable to provide the care needed 

    • They have no financial means to go to an alternative facility or does not qualify for Medicaid 

    • Individual desires not to die at home 

  • No. There are many reasons or personal situations that may require someone to be at LaVigne. Every situation is strongly considered for admission 

  • At times, there is a waiting list. Admissions are accepted based on those of the highest need

  • We primarily serve Genesee and Lapeer County, however depending on bed availability we can take those from other counties.  

    • A social worker or case manager from a hospital, hospice, long-term care facility, or rehab facility

    • A family member or friend of an individual who needs LaVigne Home

    • Any other community organization or partner that has identified a person in need

    • It is beneficial for the family or friend to visit LaVigne Home for a tour. This can be arranged by calling the main house at 810-214-2852.

    • Our team will review the referral information. If additional information is needed, we will contact the referring individual.

    • All admissions are coordinated through a hospice partner. If the individual is not currently receiving hospice services, arrangements will need to be made with the hospice agency of your choice prior to admission.

    • Visiting hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

    • One individual may stay overnight with prior authorization from staff

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact LaVigne Home at 810-214-2852 with any questions regarding referrals, admission decisions, or eligibility requirements.