Hospice Care

Look to Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) and our partner, Family Hospice Care, for high-quality in-home services for patients and their loved ones.

What’s Hospice Care?

Considered the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing life-limiting terminal illness, hospice care involves an interdisciplinary team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, symptom control, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s needs and wishes. Support is also provided to the patient’s loved ones. At the center of hospice care is the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and that our families and loved ones will receive the necessary support to allow us to do so.

Hospice Providers Near You

As a member of DOHC, you can receive hospice services from Family Hospice Care. Thousands of people in your area have benefited from Family Hospice Care’s experienced team of providers and volunteers.

Is Hospice Right for Me?

If you or a loved one have a life-limiting terminal illness condition such as cancer, dementia, heart failure, or kidney disease, please talk to your doctor about options or reach out to Family Hospice Care for more information.

Caregiver Assistance & Support

If you’re caring for someone with a terminal illness, a hospice provider or volunteer can take over for a few hours or more so you can have a break. This is known as respite care.

Where Can I Receive Hospice Care?

Bring the expertise of our team to the location of your choice:

• Your home or a family member’s home
• Nursing home
• Assisted living facility
• Board and Care home

Home Hospice Services

Hospice services include: Physician oversight, Nursing, Social Services, Certified Home Health Aides, Spiritual Counselors, Volunteers, Dietary and Bereavement Counseling, and access when appropriate to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Hospice will also provide related medications, medical equipment, and medical supplies.

Depending on your needs, you may benefit from:

• Basic medical care, including symptom control and pain management
• Emotional and spiritual support
• Family education, counseling, and grief support
• Guidance for end-of-life choices

Rely on our providers to bring any needed equipment, supplies, or medication.

Advanced Care Planning

Advance Care Planning life planning helps you make choices and decisions about your medical care while preventing stress for loved ones. Your hospice team can help you with the paperwork and make sure your wishes are followed.

Cost of Hospice Care

Medicare, Medi-Cal and other health insurance plans cover the cost of hospice care. Family Hospice Care can help you understand your hospice benefits.