Good Heart Hospice

At Good Heart Hospice, we believe every patient deserves independence as they enter the final stage of their terminal illness or condition. Good Heart Hospice is a California-based hospice and palliative care provider dedicated to giving quality hospice care at no cost to you. We will work with you, your loved ones, and a specialized team of medical professionals to come up with a personalized care plan that promotes quality of life, comfort, and convenience.

Seeking out end-of-life services can be a daunting and frightening task. That’s why we’ve made it as simple as possible to begin the process with us. It’s an easy three-step process: First, give us a call to book a FREE initial caring consultation. We can start in as little as 48 hours. Next, our care manager comes to you to assess your individual needs and answer any questions you may have. Finally, we’ll match you with the perfect hospice care provider to oversee your case and give you any support, whenever you need.

If you or your loved one is ready to stop fighting an incurable disease and live life comfortably on your own terms, don’t wait—call us now at 877-994-6774 to schedule your FREE initial consultation. That’s 877-994-6774. 

Good Heart Hospice - “Quality hospice care at no cost to you.”

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At Good Heart Hospice, we believe every patient deserves independence and dignity as they approach the final stages of their illness. We are a California-based hospice and palliative care provider dedicated to giving patients with terminal conditions the care they need to live comfortably, surrounded by a team of professionals and loved ones with their best interests at heart.

Your doctor has recommended hospice care. Now comes the most important part: choosing a care provider that’s right for you. The ability to choose a hospice provider that suits you best is the first of many freedoms afforded patients and their families during this process. Choices may be limited when it comes to hospitals, emergency rooms, nursing homes, and physicians—but one of the benefits of hospice care is that they offer the same basic services. It’s up to you to pick the one that suits you and your needs best. Obviously, this is not a decision to be taken lightly. However, it’s also not as daunting of a process as it might seem. Here, we’ll break down the things to keep in mind when looking for a hospice care provider.

The internet is always a great place to start looking for anything, but when it comes to you or your loved one’s health, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting trusted and accurate information. Your primary physician is a reliable source of information on available hospice care providers as well as their relationship and experiences with them. The next step is to research each provider to ensure they meet your specific needs.

The first thing to look for in a hospice care provider is accreditation. While many hospices seek accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or the Community Health Accreditation program, it is not a requirement to operate as a care provider. You can be sure that hospice care providers who have received accreditation have had the quality of their care compared to the best health practices and subsequently certified.

When you’ve narrowed down a list of accredited care providers, do some further research. Some things to look for: how long have they been in operation? How large are they? What is their history? It is also a good idea to check reviews online to see what others have to say about their services.

Call care providers and ask to set up appointments with representatives to learn more about their services. There should be no cost associated with this and certainly no expectation that you will go with that provider’s services. When you meet with a representative, be sure to have all your questions and concerns ready to ensure you’re covering all your bases. Here are some questions to keep in mind to discuss with care provider representatives: what is the family’s expected role in care? How many patients are assigned to each staff member? Are there any limits to the treatments that they provide? What are their crisis response times? Is the staff certified in palliative care? Do they track and measure the quality of their services? Finally, do they offer extra services that you or your loved one might need?

While the answers to these specific questions are certainly crucial, there is a second, perhaps even more important benefit to this meeting: finding out if you feel comfortable and confident with the service provider representative. If you do, this provider may be a good candidate for your shortlist.

Repeat this process until you’ve narrowed down your options, and make an informed decision based on your findings and discussions with friends and family. 

The final stage of your life shouldn’t be spent fighting a fruitless war against an incurable disease. Allow Good Heart’s team of qualified and professional caregivers to help you spend that time in comfort doing what you love: celebrating a life well lived with your closest family and friends. Good Heart Hospice can be reached on our website, Good Heart Hospice Dot Com, as well as by email at info@goodhearthospice.com and by phone at 909-989-9988. Our offices are located in Suite 115 at 8237 Rochester Ave in Rancho Cucamonga, California.