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Personalized care brings comfort, dignity, and support to patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey.
Hear directly from families who have experienced care firsthand.
Choosing hospice care is difficult, so is caring for a loved one. By the Bay Health has created a wealth of resources for families and caregivers taking care of their loved ones.
Compassionate, personalized support that adapts to the needs of patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey.
No two people experience serious illness in exactly the same way. We take time to understand your wishes, values, needs, and priorities, creating a care plan centered around what matters most to you.
Hospice brings together professionals from multiple disciplines to care for the whole person. Medical care and symptom management are coordinated with emotional, spiritual, and practical support to help patients and families feel cared for and understood.
Mission Hospice provides care wherever you call home. Our team comes to you, helping you remain in familiar surroundings while receiving the clinical expertise, personal care, and support you need.
Changing symptoms, difficult decisions, and unexpected emotions can make the end-of-life journey feel overwhelming. Our team provides responsive guidance and ongoing communication so families can spend less time navigating care and more time together.
Hospice recognizes the important role of family members and caregivers. We provide education, respite, emotional and spiritual support, and practical guidance to help loved ones feel more confident and supported.
Mission Hospice continues to support loved ones after a death. Grief counseling, support groups, workshops, and other resources provide opportunities to process loss, find connection, and receive compassionate support.
A coordinated team of professionals and volunteers working together to provide comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.
Manages symptoms, coordinates care, provides education, and serves as an important clinical resource for patients and families as needs change.
Works with the care team and your physician to oversee your plan of care, manage symptoms, and help ensure comfort remains a priority.
Provides emotional support and practical guidance while helping patients and families navigate decisions, challenges, and helpful community resources.
Provides hands-on assistance with personal care and everyday needs, helping patients remain comfortable, safe, and supported.
Offers compassionate, nonjudgmental support tailored to each patient’s beliefs, values, traditions, and wishes.
Provides companionship, caregiver respite, and practical support that can bring additional comfort and connection to patients and families.
Supports patients and loved ones through anticipatory grief and bereavement, providing counseling, resources, and opportunities for connection.
From your first conversation through ongoing family support, we’re here to help you navigate every step.
We begin by getting to know you, including your needs, goals, values, beliefs, and care preferences, so we can understand what matters most.
Your hospice team develops a personalized plan of care focused on managing symptoms, providing comfort, and supporting your individual wishes.
Regular visits, education, medication and symptom management, and 24/7 support help patients and caregivers navigate changing needs.
Our support continues with grief counseling, groups, workshops, resources, and other services available to help families navigate loss.
Find answers to common questions about Mission Hospice care, eligibility, coverage, and support for patients and families.
Hospice is generally available to people diagnosed with a terminal illness who have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its expected course. A physician certifies eligibility, but you can contact Mission Hospice at any time to discuss your situation and ask questions.
Mission Hospice provides hospice care throughout the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay. Contact our team to confirm services are available where you or your loved one lives.
Hospice may be worth considering when symptoms are becoming harder to manage, hospital visits are increasing, treatment is no longer providing the desired benefit, or comfort and quality of life have become the primary priorities. You don’t have to wait for a crisis to start the conversation.
Hospice is generally covered for eligible patients through Medicare, Medi-Cal, and many private insurance plans. Mission Hospice is committed to caring for people regardless of their ability to pay and can help you understand coverage and potential costs.
A physician must certify that a patient meets hospice eligibility requirements before hospice services begin, and our team can work with your healthcare providers to coordinate the process.
Yes. Patients and families are important members of the hospice care team. Loved ones can participate in care planning and receive education, guidance, respite, emotional support, and practical resources throughout the hospice journey.
Mission Hospice provides 24/7 support to help patients and caregivers respond to changing symptoms. When symptoms require more intensive management than can be provided at home, Mission House offers 24-hour hospice care in a peaceful, homelike environment.
Mission House is Mission Hospice’s six-bed hospice house in Redwood City. It provides 24-hour care in a comfortable, homelike environment for hospice patients who need intensive symptom management and can also provide short-term respite for caregivers.
Mission Hospice provides grief support to help loved ones navigate loss. Services include individual counseling, support groups, workshops, educational resources, and other opportunities for connection and support.
Both focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Palliative care provides additional support for people living with serious illness, while hospice provides comprehensive end-of-life care for people with a terminal diagnosis who meet hospice eligibility requirements.
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