Owned and Operated by the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi | Licensed & Certified by the State of Illinois

	Over 60 years ago, the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi traveled across the globe to Lacon, Illinois where they settled and began work on their mission.  They are the founders and current owners of St. Joseph Nursing Home.
They reside in their Motherhouse which is located adjacent to the Nursing Home.  The Sisters also fill many of the staff positions and this presence gives a constant feeling of spirituality and unselfish giving.
"As the Congregation of the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi, our primary goal is the glory of God and the sanctification of its members by fidelity to our Vows of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience. Our particular aim is the service of Christ in His poor and sick, as we strive to imitate St. Francis in his poverty and humility. Our daily life includes the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, Personal Prayer. Our apostolate involves us in a variety of roles of service at our hospital in Missouri, and our nursing home in Illinois. We strive to live authentic Religious Life as taught by the Holy Father in conjunction with the Magisterium of the Church." Council of Major Superior of Women Religious