Best Hospice Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 379 hospice communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank hospice in CA
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Foothills Residential Care

696 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Overview of Foothills Residential Care

Make the most of your best years at Foothills Residential Care, an idyllic haven in San Luis Obispo, CA, offering assisted living. Residents also receive top-tier care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also ensures residents feel at ease during their stay, helping with housekeeping, laundry, and linens.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends, accompanied by various activities and fun programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals, provided three times daily, alongside delightful snacks. For residents’ convenience, medication management is also taken care of. With its dedicated services and nurturing environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Residential Care

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Overview of St. Paul’s Towers

Enjoy a worry-free retirement at St. Paul’s Towers, a dedicated life-plan community in Oaklanc, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring beautifully designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s weekly housekeeping, linen services, and round-the-clock security.

With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served in different dining venues to foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with libraries, an art studio, a game room, a hair salon, a community store, and a rooftop garden, creating the ideal setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing

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Overview of The Sequoias San Francisco

Age gracefully with The Sequoias San Francisco, a dedicated community in San Francisco, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents here receive the highest quality of care from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Purposely designed and spacious studio and two-bedroom floor plans are available in a cozy and nurturing environment for residents to feel a sense of belonging.

From fun games to engaging exercises, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged with the community’s unending array of recreational activities and engaging programs. To satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences, delicious and healthy dining options are served for a delightful dining experience. The community is ideal for those seeking a place to spend their golden years, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement Community Hospice Care Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Overview of Royal Gardens Senior Care

Royal Gardens Senior Care is a dependable community in Fresno, CA, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry are also provided, ensuring residents enjoy hassle-free living.

Residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun recreational activities and exciting events that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes also foster comfort while catering to dietary needs and preferences with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication administration, wound care, continence management, and oxygen therapy are also available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to experience the best of their golden years, especially with its comprehensive care and welcoming environment.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Palliative Care

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Overview of Aegis Living Pleasant Hill

Located in the enticing town of Pleasant Hill, CA, Aegis Living Pleasant Hill is a welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of stunning and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. The community ensures round-the-clock care and support for its residents through its well-equipped and dedicated team. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive a spectrum of options tailored to their immediate needs and concerns.

Explore its top-tier amenities and services wherein residents can avail of tasty and healthy meals based on dietary needs prepared by a talented culinary team, concierge services, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and many more. Meet new companions by visiting its bistro or gastropub as well as its arts, crafts, and music room. Participate in diverse social activities and life enrichment programs. At Aegies Living Pleasant Hill, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful retirement experience.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Respite Care

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Agustin Gardens

24361 Augustin St, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Overview of Agustin Gardens

If peace, tranquility, and assistance with daily living is what your near and dear needs for their golden years, then Agustin Gardens offers the assisted living home you’ve been looking for. This 6-bed residential home is nestled in a quiet Mission Viejo neighborhood, providing a home-like experience for your near and dear ones while also ensuring that things like housekeeping, laundry, personal care, and daily meals are handled by professionals.

With over two decades of senior assisted living services, warmth and compassion are part of the Agustin Gardens brand for elderly care. Residents can relax in cozy bedrooms, enjoy a meal with friends or in solitude at a beautiful dining area, or spend the day under the sunshine in the wide and lush garden.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Palliative Care

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Overview of BayView Senior Assisted Living

BayView is a community that provides assisted living services, but also specializes in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. They aim to provide compassionate support and to improve the overall well-being of their residents. The team of this community continues to provide genuine and authentic care for all their residents.

The community was designed to please the residents both visually and physically. It offers a spacious environment with luxurious designs and an overall comfy and homey atmosphere. The residents can also enjoy a wide variety of activities during their stay, most of which are conducted through the use of different amenities throughout the community.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Respite Care

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Valley Comfort

2809 Lou Ann Dr, Modesto, CA 95350
Overview of Valley Comfort

Owned by Glenda and Dale Gaither, Valley Comfort is an assisted living and memory care community in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. Nick Gaither serves as the administrator. The single-story community has 92 beds, offers studio and semi-private rooms, and has been serving residents for 27 years. It includes 44 assisted living beds and 48 secured memory care beds. Families can choose between traditional assisted living and a dedicated memory care setting in the same community. Valley Comfort also provides hospice care and respite care.

Residents receive support from caregivers who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Daily housekeeping and personal laundry services are included, so residents have more time enjoying daily life. Three meals and snacks are served each day. Residents can also enjoy live entertainment, social and recreational activities, and exercise programs that help them stay active and engaged. Beauty services and transportation are also available.

The community has a current occupancy rate of about 69%, with 63 of its 92 beds occupied. The area has a Walk Score of 53, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but other trips require a short drive.

State inspections have found Valley Comfort meeting California’s health and safety standards in areas such as medication management and fire safety. A complaint investigation also ended without any substantiated findings. Together, these results point to a community with a consistent regulatory record.

Families considering Valley Comfort may ask how the assisted living and memory care neighborhoods work together because both are located within the same 92-bed community.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Respite Care

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Raya’s Paradise, Inc IV

1156 North Gardner Street, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Overview of Raya’s Paradise, Inc IV

Nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of North Gardner Street, Los Angeles, CA, Raya’s Paradise Inc. IV is a one-of-a-kind community that provides residential care. With a variety of specially designed and cozy residences, the community strives to meet the needs of up to 11 residents. Thrive and live life to the fullest with the community’s top-tier care and support, ensuring the finest retirement experience.

A robust slate of life-enriching activities that focuses on their interests and strengths, fostering social connection and belongingness. Here, residents have a delectable dining experience with healthy and delightful home-cooked meals satisfying their dietary needs and tastes. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ideal for those looking to enjoy their best years without hassles.

Types of Care Available

Hospice Care Memory Care

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Overview of Raya’s Paradise, Inc III

Ideally situated near convenient local amenities and restaurants in North Stanley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Raya’s Paradise Inc. III is a distinct community that offers residential care. The community strives to accommodate up to 6 residents with purposely designed and snug private rooms. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care and support for their specific needs and preferences for a blissful retirement.

With fun-filled activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to maintain an active lifestyle and create friendships. Medication supervision, incontinence care, diabetic, and hypertension care are offered within the community to ensure residents are well cared for. Delectable and healthy meals are provided and special diets are catered to, for the finest dining experience. The community is an ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years without worries.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Respite Care

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Hospice Care in California at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in California. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 64The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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