Hospice Care in Long Beach, CA
Hospice care in Long Beach, CA offers a compassionate, comfort-centered approach for individuals facing a life-limiting illness. Instead of pursuing aggressive or curative treatments, hospice shifts the focus toward relief, dignity, and quality of life. This includes expert pain and symptom management, emotional support, and guidance for both patients and their families.
To qualify for hospice, a physician must determine that a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its usual course. This allows individuals and their loved ones to spend their time prioritizing comfort, connection, and meaningful moments.
Hospice Valley proudly serves Long Beach, CA, and surrounding communities across Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura Counties. As a fully accredited, Medicare and Medicaid certified agency, we provide comprehensive hospice services designed to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Planning ahead can make all the difference. Open communication with family members and healthcare providers helps ensure that hospice is considered at the right time. If you need guidance, have questions, or require immediate support, Hospice Valley in Long Beach, CA, is available 24/7 at (747) 755-5181.
Contact Information
- Phone Number: (747) 755-5181, on call open 24 hours.
- Office Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
- E-mail: info@hospicevalley.com
- Insurances Accepted: Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most private insurances.
Hospice Care Services
Our hospice care services in Long Beach, CA are built around one priority, bringing comfort, compassion, and peace directly to you in the place you feel safest: your home. By providing care in a familiar environment, we help reduce stress and create a more calming experience during an already challenging time.
We take care of every essential detail. All medical equipment, supplies, and medications related to the terminal diagnosis are delivered and set up in your residence, ensuring you have a complete, seamless support system without the burden of coordinating anything yourself.
Your care is guided by a devoted interdisciplinary team that works closely with you and your family to create a personalized visit schedule based on your needs, preferences, and daily routines. And for added reassurance, our team remains accessible around the clock. With 24/7 on-call support, help from a qualified professional is always just one phone call away, any time, day or night.
Our hospice care services include:
- Skilled Nursing Care: Registered nurses provide care, education, and 24/7 on-call availability to manage pain and other symptoms.
- Physician Services: A hospice physician or medical director collaborates with the patient’s attending doctor to certify terminal illness, develop the plan of care, and oversee medical needs.
- Hospice Aide and Homemaker Services: Aides assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and food preparation.
- Social Work/Counseling Services: Social workers offer emotional support, help with advance care planning (like advance directives), and connect families to community resources.
- Spiritual Support: Chaplains or spiritual counselors provide non-denominational spiritual care and support based on the patient’s beliefs and values.
- Medications and Equipment: Prescription drugs for symptom control and pain relief, as well as necessary medical equipment and supplies (e.g., hospital beds, oxygen, mobility aids), are typically covered and provided.
- Therapy Services: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services may be available to help manage symptoms and maintain comfort and well-being.
- Bereavement Support: Grief and loss counseling are provided to the patient’s family and caregivers during the illness and for over a year after their loved one’s death.
- Volunteer Companionship: Trained volunteers provide additional companionship and support to both the patient and family.
Insurance Coverage and Accepted Plans
Most hospice care services are fully covered 100% by Medicare, Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program), and the majority of private insurance plans. This coverage ensures that you or your loved one can focus completely on comfort and support, without worrying about financial barriers.
We are proud to work with a broad selection of insurance providers, and our accepted network continues to grow as we strive to make hospice care more accessible throughout the Long Beach community.
Our admissions team is here to help every step of the way. For fast, personalized insurance verification, contact us at (747) 755-5181. We’ll confirm your benefits, walk you through your coverage, and make your transition into hospice care as smooth and stress-free as possible.
If your insurance provider isn’t listed below or you’re unsure about your plan, please reach out, we’re always happy to assist.
- Medicare
- Medi-Cal
- LA Care
- United Healthcare
- Health Net
- Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross
- First Health
- Regal Medical Group
- Lakeside Medical Group
- Cigna
- Heritage Provider Network
- Mission Community
- Central Health Plan
- Healthnet Federal Services Tricare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is hospice care?
Hospice care is a specialized type of care for individuals with a terminal illness, focusing on comfort, pain relief, and quality of life rather than on curative treatments. It involves an interdisciplinary team that addresses the patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Who is eligible for hospice care?
Eligibility for hospice care requires two primary criteria: a physician must certify that the patient is terminally ill with a prognosis of six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course, and the patient must choose comfort care over aggressive treatments intended to cure the illness.
Who pays for hospice care?
Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.
When is the right time to start hospice care?
Most patients and families wish they had started hospice sooner. The appropriate time is when a physician determines a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course and the patient chooses comfort care over aggressive, curative treatments.
Is hospice only for cancer patients?
No. Hospice care is available for people with any type of life-limiting illness, including heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), advanced dementia, kidney failure, and neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
Where is hospice care provided?
Hospice care is provided wherever the patient calls home, which can be a private residence, nursing home, or assisted living facility. Inpatient hospice facilities or hospital rooms are available for acute symptom management that cannot be managed at home.
Does hospice provide 24-hour care?
Hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including a physician, registered nurse, social worker, chaplain, and trained volunteers. A team member is available by phone 24/7 to answer questions or make visits if needed, though they do not provide continuous, around-the-clock custodial care in the home. Day-to-day care is primarily provided by family and friends.
Can I keep my own doctor?
Yes. Your personal physician works closely with the hospice team’s physician to develop and oversee your plan of care.
What happens if the patient’s condition improves or they live longer than six months?
If a patient’s health improves or the disease goes into remission, they can be discharged from hospice care and return to curative treatments. They can return to hospice later if they become eligible again. Patients can also continue receiving hospice care longer than six months as long as a physician recertifies their terminal illness.