Hospice Care in Irvine

Hospice Care for Families In Irvine

Hospice centers care on comfort, dignity, and time together when a serious illness is in its last phase. In Irvine, our physician-led, interdisciplinary team surrounds your family with practical help at home or in a facility.

What Hospice Includes

• Pain and symptom management by registered nurses with physician oversight
• Medications related to the hospice diagnosis, plus equipment and supplies arranged
• Certified Nursing Assistants or Aides for bathing, grooming, dressing, and safe mobility
• Social work counseling, resources, and family meetings
• Chaplain care aligned with your beliefs and preferences
• 24-hour clinical phone support and rapid response for urgent needs
• Crisis support through the four levels of hospice care when criteria are met
  Learn more at /services/hospice-care and /services/hospice-care/4-levels-of-care.

Other Care Services Available in Irvine

Acacia also serves families with other care services with standardized best practices while tailoring care to your goals and home setting.

Palliative Care

If you are continuing treatment with your specialists and want extra support, palliative care adds a layer of relief without giving up therapies. We focus on symptom control, clear options, and practical routines that fit your day.

Palliative Care At A Glance

• Continue chemotherapy, radiation, dialysis, and other treatments while receiving support
• Advanced pain, breathlessness, nausea, anxiety, and sleep symptom management
• Regular team reviews with physician involvement to adjust the plan quickly
• Help with living will, POLST, DNR, and healthcare power of attorney
• Emotional and spiritual support when requested
• 24/7 clinical phone support for questions and new concerns

Home Health Care In Irvine

Home Health helps you recover strength and safety after illness, injury, or surgery. Visits happen where you live and include teaching for you and your caregivers.

Disciplines And Services

• Skilled Nursing (RN/LVN): medication review, injections and IV care, wound care, catheter and ostomy support, cardiac and pulmonary care, case coordination
• Physical Therapy: balance and fall-risk treatment, mobility training, home exercise programs, equipment training
• Occupational Therapy: self-care and home safety strategies, energy conservation, cognitive support
• Speech Therapy: communication and swallowing assessment, tailored treatment plans
• Medical Social Services: resource navigation, counseling, community referrals
• Certified Home Health Aides: time-limited personal care tied to clinical goals
• Respiratory Therapy & Dietitian Support: education, screening, and home-based nutrition guidance

Specialized Clinical Programs

To support complex needs in Irvine, we offer diagnosis-specific pathways across Home Health and Palliative Care, including:

• Cardiac: heart failure, post-stent, post-CABG
• Pulmonary: COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure
• Endocrine: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid conditions
• Neurological: stroke, MS, ALS, neuropathy
• Musculoskeletal: post-operative rehab for TKA, TKR, ORIF; fracture and amputation aftercare
• Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Hematology: ostomy care, ESRD, catheter care, lymphoma, leukemia, and more

How Care Starts In Irvine

1. Call Or Ask For A Referral
   Reach our Irvine team at (800) 993-9391. We also accept referrals from hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities.
2. Fast Eligibility And Benefits Check
   We verify Medicare, Medi-Cal, or private insurance and explain coverage in plain language.
3. In-Home Or Facility Assessment
   A nurse meets you where you live to learn your goals, review medications, and assess comfort and safety.
4. Personalized Plan Of Care
   We align visits with your routine, share direct phone numbers, and set simple next steps. When needs change, we adjust quickly so relief does not wait.

Why Families In Irvine Choose Acacia

• Patient First: Your values and goals guide every decision.
• Acacia Heart: Compassion you can feel in every interaction.
• Honesty And Transparency: Clear explanations of options and coverage.
• Make Things Happen: Same-day requests whenever possible for medications, equipment, or schedule changes.
• Results Oriented: Focus on measurable comfort, safety, and fewer avoidable hospital trips when possible.
• In This Together: Teamwork with your loved ones, clinicians, and community partners.

Specialized Clinical Programs

To support complex needs in Irvine, we offer diagnosis-specific pathways across Home Health and Palliative Care, including:
Cardiac: heart failure, post-stent, post-CABG

• Pulmonary: COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure
• Endocrine: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid conditions
• Neurological: stroke, MS, ALS, neuropathy
• Musculoskeletal: post-operative rehab for TKA, TKR, ORIF; fracture and amputation aftercare
• Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Hematology: ostomy care, ESRD, catheter care, lymphoma, leukemia, and more
  These protocols standardize best practices while tailoring care to your goals and home setting.

Support For Caregivers

Caregiving should feel manageable. We provide hands-on teaching for safe transfers, skin protection, medication timing, nutrition tips, and how to respond if symptoms change. You receive visit summaries, simple checklists, and direct numbers for 24-hour clinical phone support.

Service Area Around Irvine

We serve Irvine and nearby communities, including Costa Mesa, Tustin, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Santa Ana, and surrounding Orange County neighborhoods. If you live outside these areas, call us to discuss coverage options.