Give your terminally ill loved one the best possible comfort and quality of life with hospice care in La Palma CA

Is one of your loved ones suffering from a life-limiting condition or a terminal illness such as cancer, COPD, kidney failure, etc.? It may be hard for you to see the little changes that indicate an ongoing decline or admit that your loved one might need hospice care in La Palma CA, but this type of care may very well be what is best for your loved one.

It is important to remember that hospice care is not about giving up on life. It’s about helping patients to live every day they have left as fully as possible by providing pain and symptom management, comfort, and companionship. Patients will actually see the biggest benefits for their quality of life when hospice care in La Palma CA is started early.

Why Choose Acacia for Your Loved One

Acacia cares deeply about every patient. We do everything in our power to keep patients as comfortable as possible, and as a licensed care provider we have experience creating and implementing hospice care plans for many different serious medical conditions. Working closely with the patient’s doctor, our team comes to the patient’s home and provides all the services that may be needed, such as:

• Continuous care in the home
• Assistance with daily needs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Skilled nursing with 24 hour on-call service
• Pain and symptom management
• Home care and homemaker services
• Dietary and nutritional counseling
• Physical, occupational and speech therapy
• Spiritual support and counseling
• All palliative medications, comfort accessories and equipment needed by the patient
• Visits from trained volunteers for companionship and support

Our hospice care includes careful oversight of the patient, providing peace of mind that any sudden acute symptoms or downturn in the patient’s condition will be handled appropriately. This may include taking the patient to a hospital or an in-patient care setting as needed.

Benefits for Families

Acacia recognizes that the family members of a terminal patient may also be in need of support. We offer a variety of counseling services including grief counseling and bereavement support for up to 13 months after the patient passes. We also help arrange memorial services. Many of these services are provided by volunteers who have also lost loved ones and understand exactly what the family is going through.

Now You May Wonder…

…Can My Family Afford Hospice Care in La Palma CA?

Yes. Acacia is an approved provider of hospice care in La Palma CA for Medicare and Medicaid. We also accept private insurance. For veterans, this type of long-term care is covered under their VA benefits. We make paying for hospice care as simple and easy as possible by billing the insurance providers directly.

Ready to Learn More about Hospice Care in La Palma CA?

The decision to get hospice care in La Palma CA for a loved one can be difficult, since it does involve giving up on the hope of further curative care. We suggest that families first discuss the case with the patient’s doctor and then contact us at 818-241-2200 to discuss a treatment plan.