If you are looking for hospice care in Long Beach, you are in the right place. Journey Palliative and Hospice offers services throughout Long Beach as well as surrounding communities like Huntington Beach, Torrance and Compton.
Levels of Care in Long Beach
These are the levels of care we offer in Long Beach:
- Routine Home Care
- Continuous Care
- Respite Care
- In-patient Care
Medicare covers all four of these levels of care. Learn more about What to Expect. If you have questions about these types of care, we can answer them during your consultation.
What to Know About Hospice in Long Beach
Here is what to look for when you are choosing a hospice in Long Beach:
- Licensing in California.
- A hospice that accepts the type of coverage you are using.
- Face-to-face contact with any member of the staff you need to speak with, including the owners (a local hospice can give you this kind of access).
- Fully integrated care that incorporates the needs of the body, mind and spirit, supports the entire family, and respects the autonomy of the patient.
- Since hospice care is mostly provided in the patient’s home, it is important to check how quickly the hospice can get a nurse to your loved one if there is an emergency. Pick a hospice that can reach your loved one’s Long Beach address rapidly.