Hospice Care Program San Diego County, CA

Comprehensive Hospice Care in San Diego County

At The Hospice of San Diego, we understand the profound importance of providing compassionate and comprehensive care during life's most challenging times. Our hospice care services are designed to meet the unique needs of each patient and their family. Our services include:

• Hospice care: 24/7 on-call support, offering around-the-clock access to hospice nurses and care teams for emergencies or urgent concerns
  
• Skilled nursing care: regular visits from trained hospice nurses to monitor and manage the patient's condition, medication coordination, instruction, and support
  
• Registered nurse case managers: coordinates with care team (physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, spiritual counselors, and volunteers)
  
• Counselors: dietary counseling to patients, spiritual support to patient and family, bereavement services for patients' loved ones
  
• Advance care planning assistance: helping patients and families understand and document their wishes regarding medical treatments and end-of-life decisions
  
• Volunteer support: providing companionship, reading, music therapy, and other activities to bring comfort and joy to patients and respite for caregivers
  
• Hospice aides and homemakers: provide assistance in activities of daily living (including personal hygiene and grooming, dressing, ambulation, bathing, etc.) and light housekeeping
  
• Medication, equipment, and medical supplies: as needed, are provided to manage the pain and other symptoms of the patient.
  

Contact us to learn more about how we can assist you and your loved ones.

What Is Not Covered by Our Hospice Program

The following is not covered by our hospice care.

• Services unrelated to the hospice diagnosis and related conditions
• Services for the hospice diagnosis and related conditions that are not called for in the hospice plan of care or not arranged for by the hospice program
• Services provided in a facility or by a provider that is not contracted by the hospice
• Board and lodging and/or rent in a facility
• Caregiver/sitter
• Services from a different hospice provider/hospice services outside of San Diego County

If you require caregiving services, placement in a facility, and/or financial assistance, our hospice team can assist you with getting what you need.

Benefits of Choosing The Hospice of San Diego

Our commitment to providing exceptional hospice care is evident in every aspect of our services. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Locally- and family-owned and operated
• Quick response time without call centers
• Family taking care of family
• Owner’s background in compliance and ethics of healthcare
• Personal approach to care for your loved ones
• Medicare and Medi-Cal accepted
• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• Seamless coordination with physicians and providers
• Bereavement and grief support
• Commitment to comfort and dignity
• Accredited and highly rated care
  

Contact Us

At The Hospice of San Diego, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of care and support. If you have any questions or need more information about our hospice care services, please get in touch with us. We are here to help you and your loved ones navigate through this difficult time with compassion and dignity.