“Any decent society cares for its most vulnerable members, including children and the elderly.”

– Marcia Angell, M.D.

Special Care Facility for End of Life Care

Aurora House is a licensed Special Care Facility that provides compassionate end of life care. This special house offers love and compassion through trained community volunteers and a staff of nursing assistants. This care is provided in a home-like atmosphere, with clean and comfortable, private rooms.

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Patients are not charged for their stay, and Aurora House does not receive money from Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, or other governmental resources. Instead, it relies on the generosity of its residents and their families, the community, and charitable organizations for support.

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About the Aurora House

Aurora House is available to residents who have been diagnosed as terminal and have a life expectancy of less than three months. In collaboration with Hospice programs throughout the Rio Grande Valley, Aurora House provides shelter and personal care while the Hospice team provides medical care. Aurora House provides both the patient and family with companionship, homemaker services, personal care training and compassionate support.

“Any decent society cares for its most vulnerable members, including children and the elderly.”

– Marcia Angell, M.D.

Special Care Facility for End of Life Care

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About the Aurora House

Since Inception in 2007

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