Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice Care, Home Care & Memory Care · San Bernardino County, CA

Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice Care, Home Care & Memory Care · San Bernardino County, CA

Overview of Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care

Keep peace of mind in your later years with Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care, a dependable community in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, that offers hospice care. Older adults receive the highest quality of care and support for their unique needs with a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Promoting a nurturing and trusting environment, the community ensures older adults retain their independence and gain meaningful experiences.

With genuinely caring volunteers, the community strives to ease older adults’ loneliness. Nursing consultation, symptom management, and transportation services are also provided to meet older adults’ healthcare needs. For family members, relief services are also available to help them cope with the loss of a loved one. The community accepts Medicare and Medicaid, helping older adults and their families with financial challenges.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #983 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 983rd out of 2093 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

CertificationsAccredited by JCAHO
AccreditationsAccredited by JCAHO

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaEnd-of-life care, Alzheimer’s/dementia support, Respite care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsServices Areas, San Bernardino, Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, Rialto, Hesperia, Chino, Chino Hills, Upland, Apple Valley, Highland, Colton, Yucaipa, Montclair, Adelanto, Twentynine Palms, Loma Linda
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating HoursAvailable 24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeal preparation services are available during scheduled visitations.

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Managed by Maya Mellina Thona

Director of Nurse, Administrator

Maya Mellina Thona, BSN, PHN, serves as the Director of Nurse and Administrator at Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care. She leads the in-house hospice team, ensuring compassionate and comprehensive care for patients. Maya's role encompasses overseeing nursing operations and administration to support quality hospice services.

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rancho Cucamonga's city center to Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Hospice Care in California

Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care is located in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care

Is Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care in a walkable area?

Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care?

Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care is located at 8237 Rochester Ave #115, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.

What is the phone number of Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care?

(909) 989-9988 will put you in contact with the team at Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care.

Is Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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