Hospice Care in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County stretches from the foothills of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains to the High Desert and Mojave communities. The area blends university towns, logistics hubs, historic neighborhoods, and wide-open desert skies.

Acacia Health meets those realities with practical, patient first care delivered where you live and in coordination with your local physicians. We provide hospice care and other care services, with 24/7 nurse phone access so your family feels guided at every step.

Hospice Care for Families in San Bernardino County

Hospice centers care on comfort, dignity, and time together when a serious illness is in its last phase. Your plan is overseen by our Hospice Medical Director and carried out by an interdisciplinary team that comes to your home or coordinates with facility staff.

What Hospice Includes
  • Pain and symptom management by registered nurses with physician oversight
  • Medications, equipment, and supplies related to the hospice diagnosis arranged with prompt delivery
  • CNAs or Aides for bathing, grooming, dressing, and safe mobility
  • Social workers for counseling, resources, and family meetings
  • Chaplains for patient-led spiritual and emotional support
  • 24 hour clinical phone support for urgent questions
  • Crisis care through the four levels of hospice care when criteria are met
  • Bereavement care for loved ones after a death
Four Levels of Hospice Care
  • Routine Home Care
  • Continuous Home Care
  • Inpatient Respite Care
  • General Inpatient Care

Learn more at Hospice Care and 4 Hospice Care Levels.

Find the Right Level of Care in San Bernardino County

If you are unsure whether hospice care in San Bernardino County is the right next step, use this quick guide to choose the service that fits your needs. We also support families through palliative care and home health care across San Bernardino County and surrounding communities.

When Palliative Care Fits
  • You still receive curative or disease-directed treatment
  • You want help managing symptoms, stress, and complex decisions
  • You need an extra layer of support for you and your family

Explore options: Palliative Care

When Home Health Care Fits
  • You are recovering at home after a hospital or rehab stay
  • You need skilled nursing, therapy, or wound care to improve function
  • Your goal is to regain independence and prevent readmissions

See services: Home Health Care

Talk to a Care Team Member

Have questions about hospice care in San Bernardino County or which path to choose? Call our office at (800) 993-9391. We will listen, explain your options, and help you take the next step.

Communities We Serve

  • Adelanto
  • Angelus Oaks
  • Apple Valley
  • Barstow
  • Big Bear Lake
  • Bloomington
  • Chino
  • Chino Hills
  • Colton
  • Crestline
  • Fontana
  • Grand Terrace
  • Hesperia
  • Highland
  • Joshua Tree
  • Lake Arrowhead
  • Loma Linda

If you live slightly beyond these areas, contact us. We often accommodate care across the county based on need and scheduling.

New for San Bernardino County Families

Mountain and High Desert Planning

We account for elevation, heat, and winter access. Your plan includes visit timing, hydration guidance, power-backup considerations for oxygen or specialty beds, and simple checklists for storm days or road closures.

Long-Distance Caregiver Coordination

Many families live across multiple cities. We set clear contact preferences, share visit summaries, and provide direct phone numbers so decision makers stay aligned even when they are not on site.

Rural and Outlying Area Access

For remote addresses, we arrange clustered visits, coordinate supply delivery, and teach routines that reduce unnecessary trips while keeping you supported.

New for San Bernardino County Families

Mountain and High Desert Planning

We account for elevation, heat, and winter access. Your plan includes visit timing, hydration guidance, power-backup considerations for oxygen or specialty beds, and simple checklists for storm days or road closures.

Long-Distance Caregiver Coordination

Many families live across multiple cities. We set clear contact preferences, share visit summaries, and provide direct phone numbers so decision makers stay aligned even when they are not on site.

Rural and Outlying Area Access

For remote addresses, we arrange clustered visits, coordinate supply delivery, and teach routines that reduce unnecessary trips while keeping you supported.


How Care Starts

  1. Call or Request a Referral. Reach our 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, and 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. Your interdisciplinary team sets visit frequency, shares direct phone numbers, and outlines simple next steps. When needs change, we adjust quickly so relief does not wait.

Why Families in San Bernardino County Choose Acacia Health

We put the Patient First, letting your goals lead every decision. You’ll feel our Acacia Heart in every interaction, paired with Honesty and Transparency so options and coverage are clear. We Make Things Happen with prompt authorizations, quick scheduling, and practical solutions, and we stay Results Oriented, aiming for measurable comfort, safety, and fewer avoidable hospital trips. Most of all, we’re In This Together, working side by side with your loved ones, physicians, and local partners.

Support for Veterans and Multilingual Households

Eligible Veterans can receive VA-covered hospice services while keeping their preferred care setting. With permission, we coordinate with VA clinicians and connect families to appropriate benefits. Interpreter services and translated materials are available across San Bernardino County so care reflects your language and culture.

Compare Your Options

If you are unsure whether Home Health, Palliative Care, or Hospice is the best fit today, start with a conversation. We listen first, compare choices side by side, and recommend a plan that matches your goals. Visit Compare Care Options for a quick overview.

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Speak with Our San Bernardino County Team

Call (800) 993-9391 to see how Acacia Health can make each day easier at home. We set up care quickly when eligible, coordinate medications and equipment, provide 24/7 nurse phone access, coach caregivers on daily tasks, and guide you through insurance and benefits. Ask about hospice care and other care services tailored to your family’s goals.