Lafayette County Health Department

Johnson County Hospice Care focuses on the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people who are terminally ill, as well as provides support to families. It offers care for individuals in their homes and extended care facilities. The organization serves the residents of Centerview, Chilhowee, Columbus, Fayetteville, Holden, Kingsville, Knob Noster, Latour, Leeton, Pittsville, Postoak communities in Missouri. Johnson County Hospice Care oversees a professional staff comprised of nurses, physician medical directors, social workers, chaplains and volunteers. It offers support, care, and pain and symptom management services for individuals with a terminal illness. In addition, the organization provides grief support to family members in case of a death in their families. It is a division of Johnson County Community Health Services, which was established in 1975 and works for the prevention and control of diseases. Johnson County Hospice Care is located in Warrensburg, Mo.