• Care provided by the Hospice interdisciplinary team, directed by patient’s physician
• Relief from pain and management of other symptoms
• Medications and equipment related to the illness
• Emotional support and information for family members
• Assistance with end-of-life planning
• Spiritual support and counseling, as requested
• Bathing and personal hygiene care
• Volunteer assistance with errands, shopping, housekeeping, feeding, etc.
  (depending on the type of facility)
• Grief and bereavement support for family members
• Direct billing to Medicare, Medi-Cal and private insurance
• Nursing advice and visits available 24-hours-a-day, 7 days a week
• Help with accessing other useful community services
• Education for facility staff on how to care for the patient and on the nature
  and course of the illness

• Your Physician or one of ours—directs care
• Hospice Medical Director—oversees treatment by the hospice team and coordinates your care with your own physician
• Registered Nurse Case Manager—manages your physical care and coordinates other services
• Medical Social Worker—offers emotional support, counseling, assistance with advanced planning
• Spiritual Care Coordinator—assists in identifying spiritual concerns, and offers counseling
• Hospice Aide—assists with personal hygiene needs
• Pharmacist—consults with the hospice team and offers expertise
• Bereavement Counselor—supports the patient and family, and continues with family members for 13 months
• Volunteers—provide companionship and many practical services

For more information on facility-based care, call (925) 887-5660 to speak with an intake nurse.