Palliative Care in San Diego County, CA

Compassionate Palliative Care Services

At The Hospice of San Diego, we understand the challenges faced by those with serious, life-limiting illnesses. Our palliative care services are designed to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. We provide comprehensive support, addressing not just physical pain but also emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.

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

What Is Palliative Care?

Navigating a serious illness can be overwhelming, not only for patients but also for their families. At The Hospice of San Diego, we provide comprehensive palliative care services.

Palliative care is the approach to help improve the quality of a patient’s life due to a serious, life-limiting illness. Treatment of pain and problems such as physical and psychological as well as spiritual assistance. This approach is provided to both the patient and family.

Palliative care is for anyone with a serious illness at any age, stage of illness. You can also have palliative care along with a curative treatment. It’s not dependent on a prognosis from your doctor. Hospice care, on the other hand, is for terminally ill patients that may only have months left to live. Also, they’re no longer receiving curative treatments.

How We Provide Palliative Care

Delivering compassionate care requires a multi-faceted approach tailored to meet the diverse needs of patients and their families. Our palliative care services encompass a range of supportive measures—from skilled nursing and medication management to personalized care plans and pain relief therapies. We offer:

• Skilled nursing care: regular check-ins from nurses to monitor health, adjust treatments, and provide hands-on care
• Medication management: overseeing prescriptions to prevent side effects and ensure proper dosage for maximum comfort
• Personalized care plans: developing customized care strategies based on the patient’s medical condition, goals, and personal preferences
• Pain and symptom management: providing medications and therapies to alleviate pain, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and other distressing symptoms
• Advance care planning: assisting with important decisions regarding medical treatments, living wills, and healthcare directives
• Coordination with primary care and specialists: Working alongside doctors, oncologists, cardiologists, and other specialists to ensure seamless care
• Bereavement and grief support: offering counseling, support groups, and resources to help families cope with loss before and after a loved one’s passing
• End-of-life preparation and decision-making support: helping families navigate difficult choices with guidance on hospice care, comfort measures, and personal wishes

Benefits of Choosing The Hospice of San Diego

At The Hospice of San Diego, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Here are some reasons to consider our services:

• Locally- and family-owned and operated
• Quick response time
• Owned by healthcare compliance and ethics expert
• Personal approach to care
• 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

If you or a loved one is dealing with a serious illness, palliative care from The Hospice of San Diego can provide the support you need. We are committed to offering compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to your unique situation. Reach out to us today to discuss how we can help.