Welcome to Advent Hospice Care — Premier Hospice Los Angeles

At Advent Hospice Care, our mission is to deliver compassionate, expert-led hospice in Los Angeles and surrounding communities. As a trusted Los Angeles hospice provider, we bring comfort, dignity, and support to individuals and their loved ones facing life-limiting illnesses.

🌟 What Is Hospice & Why Choose Us?

Hospice care in Los Angeles is designed for those with a terminal diagnosis, focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment. Our interdisciplinary team—comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, and volunteers—works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care aligned with patient goals .

You can learn more about how we define hospice and our team approach in our About Advent Hospice Care section.

Our Specialized Hospice Services in Los Angeles

1. Routine Home Hospice

Our most common level of care. We make regular scheduled visits to your home, offering medication management, pain control, personal care, and emotional support.

2. Continuous Home Care

When symptoms escalate, our nurses provide round-the-clock care in your home to manage acute pain or crises .

3. General Inpatient Care

If home-based care isn’t enough, we facilitate your transition to a hospice facility in Los Angeles, such as contracted facilities or hospital units, offering intensive symptom management.

4. Respite Care

This short-term inpatient stay allows primary caregivers to rest and recharge—up to five days at a time.

Comprehensive Care Beyond Medical Needs

• Pain & Symptom Management: Our team provides expert relief for pain, shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety, and more.
• Emotional & Spiritual Support: Onsite counselors and chaplains offer comfort, meaning, and solace during this profound stage of life .
• Social Services & Grief Counseling: We guide families through resources and long-term bereavement support.
• Volunteer Companionship: Trained volunteers engage in companionship, memory-making, and legacy-building—giving families respite and connection.
• Medical Equipment & Supplies: Hospital beds, oxygen, wheelchairs, commodes, and essential medications are provided at no extra cost under Medicare/Medi-Cal.

Geographic Coverage: Your Trusted Hospice Los Angeles California

We’re honored to serve the entirety of Los Angeles County, including:

• Central L.A.
• San Fernando Valley
• South Bay & South L.A.
• San Gabriel Valley
• Antelope Valley
• East L.A. and more

Our goal is to bring hospice services in Los Angeles directly to your home, skilled nursing residence, assisted living community—or our partnered inpatient facilities.

Why Advent Hospice Care Stands Apart

• Holistic, Patient-Centered Philosophy: We treat every patient as a unique individual, not a room number—prioritizing personal wishes, cultural needs, and spiritual preferences.
• Highly Skilled & Compassionate Team: Our nurses and caregivers undergo continuous training to offer clinical excellence and empathy.
• 24/7 Responsive Support: Available by phone and in-home within hours—day or night.
• Insurance & Payment Guidance: We assist with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, ensuring coverage for all hospice levels.
• Culturally Inclusive Care: We celebrate diversity—providing language support and culturally tailored care programs.

Who Qualifies for Hospice in Los Angeles

To be eligible for hospice Los Angeles, you generally need:

• A life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less, as certified by your physician
• A decision to focus on comfort-oriented care instead of curative treatment
• A setting where hospice care can be safely delivered, such as your home or medical facility 

We’ll work with your doctor and you to complete all the necessary eligibility paperwork.

How to Begin Your Journey with Us

1. Contact Us 24/7: Call us or submit an online referral today.
2. Initial Assessment: Our clinical team conducts a comprehensive home assessment.
3. Care Planning: We coordinate with you, family, and providers to develop a personalized plan.
4. Ongoing Support: We remain by your side—adaptable, compassionate, and dedicated.

FAQ: Your Questions About Hospice Care in Los Angeles

 

What is hospice care in Los Angeles?

Hospice care in Los Angeles—through Advent Hospice Care—is compassionate, comfort-focused care for individuals with a terminal diagnosis when curative treatment is no longer pursued. It is delivered by an interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice certified aides, volunteers) who work collaboratively to ensure comfort, dignity, and emotional, spiritual, and physical support aligned with the patient’s goals.

Who qualifies for hospice in Los Angeles, California?

Individuals, who are terminally ill and have limited life expectancy certified by a physician, and a decision to focus on comfort, not cure. Care must be deliverable in a safe setting such as home, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities (RCFE) and or inpatient hospice.

What is the Hospice admission criteria?

To be admitted, patients must have a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less, confirmed by their physician, and a choice to receive comfort-focused rather than curative treatment. A safe care environment must be established.

What are the types (or levels) of hospice care available?

Advent offers four hospice care levels:

• Routine Home Hospice: Regular in-home visits for symptom and medication management.
  
  
• Continuous Home Care: Round-the-clock in-home care during acute symptom crises.
  
  
• General Inpatient Care: For intense needs, provided in contracted skilled nursing facilities or hospitals.
  
  
• Respite Care: Short-term (up to five days) stays in an inpatient facility so caregivers can rest.
  
  

How long can you stay on hospice?

Patients may stay on hospice as long as they continue to meet eligibility (life expectancy ≤ six months). Some may remain for days or weeks, others for several months.

Do you have to pay for hospice care in Los Angeles, California?

Hospice care is typically covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal (California Medicaid), and most private insurance plans. Additionally, Advent assists with insurance and financial guidance to ensure coverage.

Does California pay for hospice care?

Yes. Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) covers hospice services, as noted among the payment sources accepted by Advent Hospice Care. 

What is the downside of hospice care?

The downside of hospice care is that it focuses solely on comfort and symptom management rather than curative treatment, which means patients stop receiving treatments aimed at curing their illness.  This can feel like “giving up” to some patients or families. Additionally, hospice eligibility requires a prognosis of six months or less, so patients who stabilize or improve may be discharged and have to re-enroll later if needed. Some people also find it emotionally difficult to accept the transition to end-of-life care, even though the goal is to improve quality of life.

Can you discontinue or revoke hospice care?

Yes. If a patient’s condition improves or they wish to pursue curative treatment, they can leave hospice care by signing a revocation form and may re-enroll later if needed.

Which types of professionals are included in a hospice team? 

• Medical Director 
• Attending Physician
• Registered Nurses
• Licensed Social Workers
• Bereavement Coordinators 
• Spiritual Counselors
• Volunteers 
• Speech, physical, and occupational therapists, if needed 
• Wound certified nurses 

What services does hospice provide in Los Angeles?

Advent offers a wide range of services:

• Pain and symptom management 
• Emotional and spiritual support (counseling, chaplaincy)
• Social services and grief counseling
• Volunteer companionship and memory-making activities
• Medical equipment and supplies (beds, oxygen, medications) at no extra cost under Medicare/Medi-Cal
• Medications delivered at home at no cost to the patient
• On call RN available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Certified nursing and personal care
  

How do I begin hospice care in Los Angeles?

To begin, contact Advent Hospice Care 24/7 for a referral or call. They’ll conduct an initial assessment, collaborate with you and your providers to create a personalized care plan, and then provide ongoing, adaptable support.

Contact Advent Hospice Care Today

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