Comfort • Dignity • Peace
Care that brings comfort to every moment.
Anodyne Hospice Care provides compassionate, quality hospice care that supports patients patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey.
Our Mission
To provide compassionate, quality hospice care that promotes comfort, dignity, and peace while supporting patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey.
What is Hospice?
- Hospice care is for people with a life-limiting illness, usually in the final stage of life.
- It is not a cure, but focuses on comfort, quality of life, and dignity.
- Provides support for both patients and families
OUR TEAM & SERVICES
Personalized care thoughtfully tailored to the unique needs, personal wishes, and individual goals of every patient and their family. We take the time to understand what matters most to them, creating compassionate, meaningful care experiences that honor their preferences, preserve dignity, and provide comfort and support throughout every stage of their journey.
Medical Care
Clinical support focused on comfort and symptom relief.
Hospice Aide
Assists with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
Nurse Practitioner
Assesses, prescribes medications, and develops plan of care
Social Worker
Provides emotional support, counseling, and community resources.
Registered Nurse
Clinical support focused on comfort and symptom relief.
Spiritual Care
Assists with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Assists with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
Volunteers
Assists with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
What is the Goal of Hospice?
- Provide comfort and relief from pain and other symptoms.
- Support the patient and family emotionally, spiritually, and practically.
- Allows patients to live each day with dignity and the best possible quality of life.
When is Hospice Appropriate?
- When a person has a life-limiting illness or diagnosis with a prognosis of 6 months or less if the disease follows its normal course.
- When curative treatment is no longer effective or consistent with the patient's goals.
- Available for any age and for many conditions including advanced organ failure, dementia, cancer, and more.
How is Hospice Paid For?
- Medicare: Covers 100% of hospice care for eligible patients.
- Medi-Cal (Medicaid): Covers most or all hospice services.
- Private Insurance: Many private insurance plans also cover hospice care.
- Veterans: Eligible veterans may receive hospice benefits through the VA (TriCare)
- No Out-of-Pocket Cost: In most cases, there is no cost to the patient or family for covered services.