St. Mary’s Home Health & Hospice

Hospice Care in Fresno County

Overview of St. Mary’s Home Health & Hospice

Receive the utmost care you deserve from St. Mary’s Home Health & Hospice, a dependable community in Fresno, CA, that offers home health, hospice, and palliative care. The community strives to improve the quality of life of terminally ill older adults, providing top-tier care tailored to their needs with a compassionate and highly skilled team. Older adults ease their worries and live comfortably in their later years, accompanied by the community’s dedicated care.

Promoting comfort and familiarity, the community focuses on easing older adults’ discomfort and pain for a worry-free retirement. Medical supplies and medication are also provided to meet older adults’ medical needs. Dedicated and cheerful volunteers accompany older adults to lighten their moods and prevent loneliness. Begin your end-of-life journey, accompanied by the community’s exceptional care.

(559) 221-9919
Walk Score
Walk Score: 66 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Hospice Care in California

St. Mary’s Home Health & Hospice is located in Fresno, 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)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority
General California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
CA

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

Benefits
Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year) Weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings)

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Compare Hospice Care around Fresno County The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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St. Mary’s Home Health & Hospice
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Fresno (Mclane)-No 66 --
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care of Fresno, Inc.
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Fresno (Mclane)-No 66 A+-
Bristol Hospice – Fresno
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Fresno-No 53 --
Fresno Hospice
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Fresno-No 61 --
Oyuna Hospice, Inc.
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Fresno-No 83 --

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