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

Foothills Residential Care provides assisted living, hospice care, and residential care in San Luis Obispo, CA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks, hospice care serves residents with end-of-life needs, and residential care provides a home setting with personalized care. The six-bed setting may suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community.

Housing consists of private rooms, so each resident has an individual room. The home also offers a hospice waiver program, with Jane Quines serving as the administrator. A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops and services independently.

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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.

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Agustin Gardens

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

Agustin Gardens in Mission Viejo, CA, offers assisted living, hospice care, and palliative care options. Assisted living assists with daily self-care tasks, while hospice and palliative care emphasize comfort. Operating since 2002 under administrators Ryan & Tyana Fisk, the residential home accommodates up to six residents.

Living spaces include both private and semi-private rooms for single occupants or individuals open to shared arrangements. Property amenities feature a garden alongside access to a salon/spa, In-home visiting Doctors, podiatry, and home health services.

A walk score of 54 indicates a somewhat walkable neighborhood, allowing non-driving residents to manage select local errands nearby.

Prospective residents seeking small-scale residential care in Orange County can reach out to Agustin Garden to inquire about bed availability or schedule a tour.

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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.

$4,000/Month

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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.

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Raya’s Paradise, Inc IV

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

Raya’s Paradise IV in West Hollywood’s Central LA neighborhood provides memory care and hospice services. Memory care delivers a secure setting with supervision for individuals prone to wandering, while hospice programs focus on end-of-life comfort for those with serious illnesses. Offering both services on site allows residents to receive continuous dementia support alongside specialized palliative care.

Administrator Moti Gamburd oversees the 11-bed property operated by Raya’s Paradise. Accommodation options include private rooms for single occupancy and semi-private layouts for individuals open to sharing a living space.

Located in an area with a walk score of 93, the setting functions as a walker’s paradise. Non-driving residents can easily accomplish daily errands on foot in the immediate area.

Older adults or family members considering specialized memory support in West Hollywood can reach out to the management team to inquire about availability or plan a tour.

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Overview of Crest Pointe Assisted Living

Crest Pointe, situated in the bustling city of Clovis, CA, is a senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional assisted living services to its residents, as well as respite care, memory care, and hospice care, ensuring a continuum of support as residents’ needs evolve. With an emphasis on attentive, personal care, Crest Pointe maintains a remarkable 3:1 ratio of residents to staff, a testament to the community’s dedication to fostering a close-knit, supportive environment. 

At Crest Pointe, residents also benefit from a range of specialized services designed to cater to their unique needs such as a podiatrist services for foot care every three months, medication management overseen by a pharmacist, and in-house monthly visits from a dedicated physician. They also provide access to a nurse practitioner, along with home-health services, and a variety of therapy options depending on the residents’ need. The residents are also able to enjoy meal provisions, and assistance to daily living activities and chores such as laundry and housekeeping.  With fast move-in options and thorough assessments prior to admission, this senior living community creates a compassionate, expertly managed home where residents receive the individualized attention they deserve.

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Meadowlark Gardens III

6102 Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens III

Meadowlark Gardens III offers assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in Huntington Beach, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, with residents living in a private or semi-private room. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for someone nearing the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are six beds here. That small size may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms accommodate one resident, while semi-private rooms are shared with another resident.

A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot while others may require transportation. Christine Wilkes serves as administrator, and Meadowlark Gardens operates the community.

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Overview of Roseberry Care

Roseberry Care provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and residential care in Roseville, CA. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, while hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident nearing the end of life.

Residential care offers an ongoing home setting with support as part of daily life, and respite care provides short-term stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Roseberry Care also offers rehabilitation services, giving residents access to therapy as part of their care. The combination of care types may suit a resident with dementia whose needs could include supervised memory care, daily support, rehabilitation, or hospice services over time. Fifteen beds create a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another; the community is in the Sierra Vista neighborhood and has a car-dependent Walk Score of 47, so most errands require a car or a ride. Jessica Quistgard serves as administrator, and Roseberry Care is operated by Roseberry Care & Exalt Living.

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Overview of Shadowridge Senior Living

Shadowridge Senior Living provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Vista, California. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while keeping a private living space.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of memory care and respite care may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory support or for a family needing temporary care. With 51 beds, Shadowridge Senior Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. The area has a Walk Score of 65 / 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot by a resident who no longer drives. Sycamore Care operates the community, and Michele Fuhrman serves as the administrator.

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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.
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