Patient Appreciation Week

It is difficult to recover from an illness, injury or surgery. You have appointments to keep, medicines to take, exercises to do, and all of that on top of your daily activities and commitments. This week we celebrate you, our fantastic patients. Our nurses and therapists can help you to heal but it is you [...]

St. Valentine’s Day

Valentine's day is not just a "Hallmark holiday"! St. Valentine was a real person who lived in Rome at the time of Emperor Claudius. During his life he witnessed to God's love by supporting his fellow Christians under persecution. On this day we celebrate love in the face of difficulty. A bouquet of flowers or [...]

Fundraiser at Casa di Roma

Casa di Roma 103 Main Street, South Meriden, CT

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Casa di Roma 103 Main Street, Meriden (203) 235-0905 Treat yourself to some delicious Italian and American cuisine and support our services. The restaurant will donate 20% of the proceeds from the day’s orders to the Franciscan mission. What a great way to support three local businesses! Dine in or take [...]

Heart Healthy Month

Click for Franciscan Home Care's "Heart Healthy Month" Message.

National Social Worker’s Month

Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers are dedicated to improving the well-being of our patients and their families. They are a key part of our holistic approach to patient care. This month we celebrate all the ways that our social workers combine professional expertise, community resources, and home care experience with compassionate and loving care.

Flu Shots – Last Chance!

Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care 267 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT

The weather might be getting warmer but you could still be at risk for the flu. We are here to help! Shots are available at our office Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. All you need is your insurance information or $35.00 without insurance. (Office will be closed during major holidays.) You can also host [...]

Ash Wednesday

If you look around our office or see one of our nurses or therapists today, you might see ashes on foreheads. For many Christians this is a sign of repentance as we enter the season of Lent. The ashes also serve as a reminder that our true treasure is in heaven, not in earthly things [...]