Hospice Care for a Life-Limiting Illness

Skirball Hospice patients and families receive these services:

Full team of professionals responsive to patient and family needs at all times, including nights and weekends
Case management services related to the life-limiting diagnosis
State-of-the-art pain control and symptom management
Emotional and spiritual support
24-hour availability to respond to a change in condition
Bathing and personal hygiene visits
Durable medical equipment, such as hospital beds, walkers and oxygen
Diagnosis-related drugs that maintain comfort or alleviate symptoms
When needed, extended nursing visits at home to manage short periods of medical crisis
Short-term respite placement for caregiver relief, when indicated
Support visits and assistance, day or night, when a patient expires

Your Skirball Hospice interdisciplinary team of professionals partners with your own physician to care for you at home:

Hospice physicians for consultation and supervision of your plan of care
Licensed nurses who are highly skilled in pain management, symptom control, and supportive care
Social workers to relieve the emotional pain and stress of patients and families, address financial concerns, and assist with resources for attendant needs and final arrangements
Spiritual counselors who offer guidance and support to patients, families, and loved ones
Registered dietitian to assess nutritional needs and to provide education and advice
Volunteers who provide companionship, respite, and support
Certified home health aides for personal care visits
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy consultation and instruction when needed for safety or symptom relief
Bereavement counselors to provide grief support to our hospice families, caregivers, and loved ones