Hospice is a service provided by an interdisciplinary care team to any patient who is diagnosed with a terminal illness, and according to a physician has less than six months to live. While traditional medical care focuses on treating disease and illness, hospice care centers on improving the quality of life for the individual, in addition to providing support and education to the family. Hospice care provides a team-oriented approach to delivering medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support individualized to the patient’s needs and wishes. The service is provided where the patient resides, at home or in a facility.

Hospice care services are provided by an interdisciplinary care team that have been certified and licensed by each discipline’s respective state agency. Each care team staff have gone through a rigorous screening process and are required to undergo continuous regular training to ensure they remain up to date with the latest health care standards. The care team includes:

• Hospice Physicians

• Registered Nurses

• Licensed Vocational Nurses

• Home Health Aides

• Medical Social Workers

• Chaplains

• Volunteers

• Bereavement Counselor

• Volunteer

Hospice care is offered wherever the patient feels at home, whether that’s their own residence, the home of a family member or friend, a skilled nursing facility, a board and care home, or an assisted living community.

Medicare covers all hospice care and services related to the primary hospice diagnosis for qualified patients receiving care from a Medicare-approved hospice provider. Medicare Advantage Plans, Medi-Cal, Blue Cross Blue Shield, HMO, and other private insurers also provide hospice coverage and benefits. Please contact us confirm your hospice benefit plan and related coverage.

Opting for hospice care doesn’t signify losing hope; it means choosing comfort and expert support for managing your medical needs. With hospice, you receive compassionate care that helps you maintain your dignity and enhances your quality of life, allowing you to live as comfortably and fully as possible.