Continuous Hospice Care

Compassionate. Comprehensive. Comforting.

24/7 Hospice Care at Home

When a hospice patient’s symptoms become acute and can’t be managed by the primary caregiver, 24-hour hospice care may be the appropriate course of action. The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) will consult with the family members and the patient to determine if this is the appropriate level of care needed. During this time, healthcare professionals work in shifts to help stabilize the patient for at least 8 hours a day and up to 24 hours. You can count on our hospice team to provide excellent care during times of medical crisis. Contact us today to learn about our California hospice care services.

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How Long Does Continuous Hospice Care Last?

24-hour hospice care is given on a short-term basis and is usually limited to 1-5 days in California. The goal of this level of hospice care is to get symptoms under control so the patient may return to receiving routine hospice care. When the family feels overwhelmed and needs extra help to take care of the patient, continuous hospice care is an excellent option. Throughout the time when 24/7 hospice care at home is provided, the family can relax their role as primary caregivers and focus on being available emotionally for their loved one.

When Is Continuous Hospice Care Appropriate?

When a hospice patient is experiencing a medical crisis, they may be able to receive continuous hospice care on a temporary basis. Some examples of when this level of care is needed include:

  • Uncontrollable pain

  • Excessive nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting 

  • Extreme agitation

  • Multiple seizures

  • Respiratory problems

  • Deterioration in consciousness

Other Levels of Hospice Care

Continuous hospice care is one of the four levels of care every California hospice agency must provide. Other hospice care services are as follows.

Routine Hospice Care: This is the most common level of care where patients are cared for in their home, nursing home, or assisted living facility. The care schedule is individualized for each patient.

Inpatient Hospice Care: When the patient’s symptoms cannot be managed at home, they are moved to an inpatient care unit. The goal for this care level is to stabilize the patient and return them home to receive routine care. Inpatient care stays generally last 2-7 days.

Respite Care: When a patient cannot be left alone for extended periods, respite care may be used to relieve caregiver burnout or so family members can attend a family event. Patients receive round-the-clock care for up to 5 days per Benefit Period.

Who We Serve

A & H Hospice provides hospice care services to residents of Southern California. Our service areas include Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties in California. Even if you are on the border of our service areas, we encourage you to call 818-751-0700 for a free consultation.

Patients with MediCal and MediCare do not incur any out-of-pocket costs for our services. We also accept private California insurance. Our high-quality hospice care is provided by physicians, nurses, certified nursing aids, therapists, and other members of our healthcare team. Call now or contact us to learn more about our hospice services.

Why Us

When your loved one is uncomfortable, in pain, and in need of extra care, response time from your hospice care team matters.

  • We offer rapid response rates from our hospice nurses and on-call physicians.

  • We provide all four levels of hospice care with compassion and the highest standards.

  • Our services and reputation have earned A & H Hospice ACHC accreditation.

  • We were founded by experienced hospice nurses in California and continue to utilize our expertise to improve our patients’ quality of life and aid their families during difficult times.

Rapid response rates. We aim to respond within 24 hours of your call.

Care levels that adapt as the patient's condition progresses.

Fully trained and certified professionals who are experienced in compassionate, empathetic hospice care.

Hospice care that is individualized to the needs of the patient.

Social workers to help you through the entire set-up process.

Our Mission 

When a loved one enters the end stages of life, you want nothing less than the best care in their final days. At A & H Hospice in California, our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for the patient and their family. We treat the physical symptoms and the mental state because both are equally as important in hospice care.

Benefits of 24/7 Hospice Care at Home

When family members are the primary caregivers, there will be many times when extra help is needed to care for their terminally ill loved one. Continuous hospice care in California provides the help and expertise needed to successfully control symptoms and stabilize the patient so they may return to routine hospice care. Primary caregivers can focus on being there for their loved ones as our team makes sure the patient receives the proper medications, wound care, diagnostic services, and therapies. We also provide the patient with medical equipment like hospital beds, oxygen and oxygen delivery supplies, bandages, bedpans, gloves, and more as needed.

What You Can Expect

When signs present themselves and you think your loved one may need continuous hospice care, the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) will consult with you. Our team will assess the patient and decide what measures need to be taken to control symptoms and relieve their discomfort. California hospice nurses and other team members will work in shifts to provide 24/7 hospice care at home. The patient will receive diagnostic services as needed to help determine the cause of uncontrollable symptoms. Our physicians and team members will communicate with the patient’s primary physician to help determine the complete care plan.

Call now and get personalized hospice care in California today!

FAQs

  • While receiving routine hospice care, the patient's symptoms may increase to the point where they need 24/7 hospice care at home in order to properly manage symptoms. This form of hospice care respects their wishes to remain at home while nurses work to stabilize their condition. The goal of regular hospice care is to return the patient to the routine hospice care schedule.

  • While receiving 24-hour hospice care, the patient will be seen by nurses, physicians, and therapists as needed. Highly skilled nurses can administer powerful medications in the comfort of one’s home.

  • Your hospice team can help you identify the signs and symptoms when 24/7 hospice care at home is needed. These symptoms might include uncontrolled pain, repeated nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, respiratory problems, extreme agitation, multiple seizures, or deterioration in consciousness.

  • Hospice care indicates a need to increase one’s quality of life as one approaches the end stages of life due to a terminal illness. Hospice care is meant to be a complimentary helping hand for the primary caregivers as they tend to their loved one.

  • For patients with Medicare and MediCal, hospice care is completely covered by insurance. All diagnostic services, durable medical equipment, and medical supplies are covered by Medicare and MediCal. We also accept private insurance, however, depending on your coverage you may incur some out-of-pocket costs. Our staff will be happy to help connect you with community financial resources in California if needed.

  • Should hospice services need to be discontinued due to improvement in one’s condition or death, our team members will help you complete any necessary paperwork and processes. We will also help make funerary arrangements upon request.

  • Patients in hospice care must qualify for regular services. They must be in an acute crisis and have symptoms that require a higher level of care to be managed. The care team will help decide if 24/7 hospice care at home is needed. Typically, when the patient is experiencing severe pain, agitation, restlessness, or trouble breathing, family members will call the hospice care team before resorting to an ambulance. In a sense, A & H Hospice brings the hospital care to the patient at home.

  • Patients must receive at least 8 hours of care from team members but can receive 24-hour hospice care. Nurses can stay for a solid 8-hour shift or check in periodically on the patient until their condition has stabilized. Nurses can provide services like continuous wound care, IV hydration and medication, oxygen for respiratory distress, and more.

    Contact our office today for more details about what you can expect from our 24-hour continuous hospice care for residents of Southern California.

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