“We wish we Knew about hospice care sooner”
This is what families always tell us.
What is Hospice?
VNA Hospice is a program to help you care for someone with a life limiting illness. We provide a supportive service that helps provide comfort care to patients and emotional support for family members. “Comfort, Care, Compassion” is our guiding philosophy.
When is it time for hospice?
People often say to us, “I thought hospice was for people who are dying in a few weeks or a few months.” Hospice is perfect for situations when your loved one is declining and you need help. Some patients are on hospice for more than a year.
What does Hospice do?
- We help keep the patient comfortable and free from pain
- We provide emotional and spiritual support to the patient and family members
- We help you take care of your loved one
- We provide help with personal care needs such as bathing
- We assist with planning and arrangements
- We help families through the most difficult time in their lives
- Hospice pays for all medications and medical equipment related to the illness
Our team consists of specially trained registered nurses, social workers, home health aides, chaplains, volunteers, and physicians. We are available 24 hours per day. 7 days per week.
Who Pays For Services
Home health and Hospice services are paid for by:
- Medicare
- MediCal
- Private insurance / HMO
- Charitable Care Funds.
In most cases 100% of our services are covered by Medicare or MediCal. Private insurance and HMO policies may vary in coverage. Our trained staff will verify your insurance and inform you of your coverage and benefits.
“We’ve got you covered. We’ll take it from here.”
Other services offered by the VNA & Hospice of Southern California: