Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals facing a life-limiting illness. Instead of curative treatments, hospice emphasizes pain management, symptom relief, and emotional and spiritual support for both patients and their families.

Hospice care is recommended when a physician determines that a patient has a serious illness with a limited life expectancy — typically six months or less — and when the focus shifts from curing the disease to maximizing comfort and support. Families often find that starting hospice earlier provides more peace and better quality of life.

Our care team includes skilled nurses, physicians, certified nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers. Each member works together to create a care plan tailored to the patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Yes. At Saunders Hospice LLC, our services are available seven days a week, including holidays, with a 24-hour on-call nurse ready to assist. You can reach our team at any time for urgent needs, guidance, or comfort care support.

Not at all. Hospice services can be provided wherever the patient feels most comfortable — at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. Our goal is to deliver compassionate care in the environment that best supports the patient’s peace and dignity.

Hospice care is typically covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most private insurance plans. These benefits usually include all necessary medications, medical equipment, and professional services related to the patient’s hospice diagnosis. Our staff will assist you in understanding and verifying your coverage so you can focus on what matters most — comfort and care.