Lighting the Way Ceremony

Lighting the Way is an annual event that honors those who have passed away in the last year. The evening begins with Mass in the chapel of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. We remember each departed person by name in the prayers of the faithful. Directly after Mass the congregation processes outside with each [...]

Happy Veteran’s Day!

Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care sincerely thanks all the clients, caregivers, and staff who have served our great country in the armed forces. May God bless America!  

Franciscan Christmas Fair

Franciscan Life Center Campus 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, United States

Come and experience a Living Crèche, visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, or pick out a Christmas tree and hand decorated wreath. Enjoy homemade baked goods, roasted chestnuts, and hot dogs. Take a chance on a raffle and do holiday shopping in the tents filled with jewelry, candles, hand knitted items, garden supplies, olive [...]

Free

Flu Shots – It’s Not Too Late!

It's time to get your flu shot! Getting your flu shot not only keeps you from getting sick, it protects all the people you will be visiting this Christmas season. 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 [...]

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all the friends, clients, staff, and families of Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. "For a son has been born for us, a son has been given to us, and dominion has been laid on his shoulders; and this is the name he has been given, 'Wonder-Counsellor, Mighty-God, Eternal-Father, Prince-of-Peace'." (Isaiah 9:5)

Flu Shots STILL Available!

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

It’s time to get your flu shot! 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 a flu clinic at your workplace or church. Call 203-238-1441 for our skilled nurses [...]

Happy New Year!

We wish you good health and many blessings for 2019!

March For Life

Washington, DC

Our work to provide excellent in-home care to the sick and the elderly is just one way that we affirm the dignity and sacredness of every human life. “All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in [...]

American Heart Month

In February we are surrounded by hearts. What a great reminder to stay on top of our heart health! Keep your heart healthy by eating foods low in salt and cholesterol. Be sure to do moderate exercise every day. Spend time with the people, pets, and hobbies you love. Studies have shown that all of [...]

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 [...]