Caring, Professional Hospice Care in Southern California
ACHC-Accredited · MediCare and MediCal Accepted · Available 24/7
Expert Medical and Personal Care
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Making decisions about hospice care can feel overwhelming. We are here to listen and answer your questions. Call (818) 751-0700 for your free initial consultation.
Compassion on Call
From your first consultation to every call after, we work to bring peace of mind through high quality service and compassionate responsiveness, 24/7.
Our Team Alongside Your Team
Our hospice and palliative care service goes beyond caring for the patient: it is also about caring for their caretakers.
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Give your loved ones compassionate end-of-life care with experienced hospice professionals. We offer comprehensive palliative and hospice care with rapid response rates.
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818-751-0700
Why Choose A & H Hospice?
A & H Hospice is a Southern California company that is owned and operated by experienced hospice nurses, and we know how difficult it can be to navigate the healthcare system during the end-of-life stages.
Our team of highly qualified healthcare professionals provides medical and non-medical hospice services to Southern California. We go above and beyond the call of duty by offering:
Rapid response rates. We aim to respond within 24 hours of your call.
Fully trained and certified professionals who are experienced in compassionate, empathetic hospice care.
Hospice care that is individualized to the needs of the patient.
Care levels that adapt as the patient’s condition progresses.
Social workers to help you through the entire set-up process.
We work hard to give you the peace of mind of knowing your loved one is getting the best quality of care when they need it most. Look no further for high-quality hospicecare in Southern California. Call 818-751-0700 now to talk with our team about palliative and hospice care in California.
Your Healthcare Advocates
Experienced and Local: We are ACHC accredited hospice care providers, proudly serving our southern California neighbors
Compassionate, Dignified Care: We are on-call 24/7 to provide empathetic and professional assistance
Medicaid and MediCal qualified: We believe that everyone deserves quality end of life care, no matter their income
We Accept MediCare and MediCal
Did you know that hospice care in Southern California is fully covered for patients with MediCal and MediCare? That means there are absolutely no out-of-pocket costs for any of the hospice services and supplies that are provided. We also accept private insurance and can help connect patients and their families with financial resources if needed.
If you know someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, it’s easy to help get them the hospice care they deserve. Anyone, not just physicians, can refer a friend or family member to our hospice services. Contact one of our staff members to start a referral, or fill out our online form.
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Our Mission: To Provide Comprehensive Care
Our mission is to provide a range of resources to families and patients that give physical and mental comfort throughout the end stages of life. We are committed to patient advocacy every day through the support of our compassionate team members.
Our Vision: To Respect Patients’ Wishes
Our vision is to help the terminally ill fulfill their wishes of remaining at home for as long as possible as their life comes to an end. Our experienced hospice professionals can help to prevent medical crises by being attentive to the patient’s needs and by observing signs that stress might be occurring. For many, living out their days in the comfort of their home greatly adds to their quality of life.
Who Do We Serve?
Our Southern California hospice services include routine in-home visits, in-patient care, continuous in-home care, and respite care. A & H Hospice works with MediCare, MediCal, and private insurance to provide patients with exceptional palliative and hospice care. Patients with MediCare and MediCal will never incur out-of-pocket costs for their care.
We are an ACHC-accredited company that you can trust. Our highly-trained team is sympathetic to your situation and provides care with the highest standards.
We offer four different types of palliative and hospice care in Southern California. We work with you to assess your loved one’s condition and create an individualized plan for care. Our team will be available every step of the way providing the care you need:
Routine Care: Patients are cared for in their own home, a private residence, or the nursing home in which they reside. This is the most common form of hospice care.
In-Patient Care: This type of hospice care is used for short periods to help control symptoms of pain and discomfort that cannot be managed at home. Inpatient Unit (IPU) stays usually last 2-7 days before the patient is discharged home.
Continuous Care: When medical crises arise, the IPU isn’t always an option. In these cases, continuous care may be the best course of action. During our continuous care, a member of our team will be present at least 8 hours a day and on call 24/7.
Respite Care: When family members are taking care of a loved one that can’t be left alone for long periods, our respite care offers a bit of relief. For a maximum of five days, our team members will look after your loved one.
Let A & H Hospice in Southern California provide your loved one with compassionate care from experienced hospice professionals. We deeply understand your challenges and hope to give joy, fulfillment, and an enhanced quality of life to your loved one.
For a Free Consultation, Call 818-751-0700 or Contact Us.
Send Your Referral Now
Everyone in the end stages of life deserves the high-quality care A & H Hospice provides. If you are a physician or simply a concerned person, we welcome your patient referral for hospice care in Southern California. Give our team a call today or fill out our patient referral form.
FAQs
Who is eligible for hospice in Southern California?
To be eligible for hospice, patients must be diagnosed with a terminal illness and given the prognosis of an estimated six months or less to live. If the patient lives longer than the estimated six months, they must be recertified by a physician that they are still in the end stages of life. Then they may continue to receive hospice care.
Will I need to stop medication while receiving hospice in Southern California?
When entering into hospice care, medications and treatments to cure or control an illness must cease. Medications to control symptoms of pain or other conditions may continue. So for example, a person receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer must stop treatments. However, if that person has high blood pressure and pain, they may continue receiving high blood pressure and pain medications.
When should we discuss hospice care?
When it comes to end-of-life planning, it’s better to discuss palliative and hospice care far in advance. While this subject is difficult to discuss among family members, it’s best to have transparency about one’s wishes. This helps to reduce stress when itis needed. Having these discussions in advance can help the terminally ill make educated decisions with the advice and input of family and friends.
How long can you remain in hospice in Southern California?
Patients with a serious illness that have been given a prognosis of six months or less to live are eligible for hospice and palliative care. Thus, care can be provided for six months at a time. If they are still living after six months, a doctor can recertify their condition to confirm they are at the end stage of life. From there, the patient can re-enter hospice care for another six months.
Who qualifies for hospice care in Southern California?
If a patient that has a terminal illness was given the prognosis of an estimated six months or less to live, they are eligible for hospice care. If the prognosis date has passed and they are still living, they will require a doctor visit to be recertified and to indicate they are still at their end stage of life. After this process, their hospice care continues.
Who pays for hospice care?
Typically, hospice care is paid for by Medicare. It is the largest source of hospice payments in the United States. This is because they pay for 100% of the care, and cover about 84% of all patients in hospice. They pay hospice care centers a daily rate for each patient that is enrolled in their care.
What is usually not included in hospice care?
Because hospice care focuses on symptom treatment and prioritizing the patient’s comfort, any curative treatment or disease management is not included. Hospice care is ideal for one who no longer can or does not wish to receive treatments for an illness, such as chemotherapy. Medications that only treat symptoms are available once a patient goes into hospice.
Contact Us
The friendly staff at A & H Hospice, Inc. welcomes your call and looks forward to serving you. If you have any questions about our hospice services, or to schedule a free consultation, please call our office at
AHHospice@yahoo.com
(818) 751-0700
6350 Laurel Canyon Blvd St 300
North Hollywood, CA 91606