Hospice Care in San Bernardino, CA
Compassionate support for San Bernardino families and their loved ones during life's most important journey
ACHC Accredited
Accreditation Commission for Health Care
CA State Licensed
CDPH License #550007676
Medicare & Medi-Cal
CCN #B41567 · NPI #1407463763
VA Contracted
Serving Our Veterans with Honor
When a loved one is being discharged from the hospital with a serious illness, families in San Bernardino need support they can trust. Our hospice team specializes in helping patients transition from hospital to home, bringing comfort, expert symptom management, and 24/7 availability directly to wherever you call home. We serve families throughout San Bernardino County.
San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, a majority-Hispanic community that serves as an anchor for immigrant families throughout the Inland Empire, hosting Mexican, Salvadoran, and Guatemalan consulates. The city also carries one of the highest poverty rates in California, which means many families have fewer resources and thinner support systems at home, and serious illness can intensify those pressures. Our team treats financial counseling and resource navigation as a standard part of intake here, actively connecting families with programs and community services so that economic constraints never stand between a loved one and compassionate end-of-life care.
San Bernardino sits at the convergence of the 10, the 215, and the 210, with excellent freeway access and no terrain barriers in the valley-floor neighborhoods we serve. We bring care to established areas like Del Rosa in the northeast, the working-class Muscoy enclave near the 215, the University District around Cal State San Bernardino, and the Westside, where many older residents have limited English proficiency and need Spanish-language communication. The city's veteran community is served by the Jerry L. Pettis VA in nearby Loma Linda, a meaningful option for VA-eligible patients. We coordinate with the city's major hospitals, including Arrowhead Regional and St. Bernardine, on transitions home.
Starting Hospice After Hospital Discharge in San Bernardino
Our team specializes in smooth hospital-to-home transitions, often beginning care the same day.
Request an Evaluation
Contact us before or immediately after hospital discharge. Our team coordinates with hospital discharge planners to understand your needs and prepare for your arrival home.
Assessment and Eligibility
We review your medical records, confirm hospice eligibility, and coordinate with your physician. Most patients transitioning from hospital can begin services within 24 hours.
Care Begins
Our team arrives at your home with all necessary equipment, medications, and supplies. We ensure a seamless transition so you can focus on comfort and family.
Hospice eligibility is a medical determination based on your diagnosis and condition. Our team works closely with your doctor to ensure you receive the right level of care at the right time.
About Hospice Care in San Bernardino: Accessible, Compassionate Support for Every Family
Providing hospice care in San Bernardino means serving one of Southern California's most diverse communities, and our team is built for exactly that. Cultural background shapes everything from how patients express pain to how families make decisions together. Our San Bernardino hospice team approaches every household without assumptions, taking time to learn your specific values, traditions, and expectations before putting a care plan in place.
Economic challenges are a real part of life for many families seeking hospice in San Bernardino, and serious illness can intensify those pressures. Our hospice care San Bernardino social workers actively identify financial assistance programs, community services, and resources that families often do not know are available. We believe financial constraints should never stand between a family and compassionate end-of-life care.
Many patients receiving hospice care in San Bernardino have complex medical histories built up over years of care from multiple specialists. Our San Bernardino hospice physicians review complete records to understand the full picture, coordinating with existing providers to ensure continuity. This comprehensive approach prevents gaps, avoids contradictory treatments, and gives patients and families the confidence that their care team is working together.
Post-Hospital Support for San Bernardino Families
Comprehensive care that continues the medical support you received in the hospital, now in the comfort of home.
Pain & Symptom Management
Expert nurses visit regularly to monitor symptoms, adjust medications, and ensure comfort. All medications related to your hospice diagnosis are covered, along with medical equipment and supplies.
Emotional & Spiritual Care
Social workers provide counseling and connect families with community resources. Spiritual counselors offer faith-based or non-denominational support based on your preferences and beliefs.
Personal Care Assistance
Certified home health aides help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other personal care needs. They also train family caregivers in providing comfortable, safe care at home.
24/7 Availability
A nurse is available by phone at any hour, day or night. If symptoms change or urgent needs arise, we can dispatch a nurse to your home for in-person support whenever necessary.
For a complete list of our hospice services and what is included in your care plan, visit our services page.
Where We Provide Care
Our team delivers hospice care wherever you feel most comfortable in San Bernardino, whether that is your private home, an assisted living community, or a skilled nursing facility.
Private Homes
Most patients receive care at home, surrounded by family and familiar settings
Assisted Living
We coordinate seamlessly with facility staff to deliver comprehensive care
Nursing Facilities
Skilled nursing homes and residential care settings throughout the area
From Del Rosa to the Westside, our Spanish-speaking team brings hospice care to wherever a family lives, coordinating with discharge planners at Arrowhead Regional and St. Bernardine, and with the Jerry L. Pettis VA in Loma Linda for veterans.
Common Questions from San Bernardino Families
Yes. MAR Hospice Care serves patients throughout San Bernardino and the surrounding Inland Empire communities. Our team provides in-home hospice at private residences, assisted living facilities, board and care homes, and skilled nursing communities. San Bernardino families can call (818) 600-8030 to confirm coverage for their address and ask questions at no cost or commitment.
Medi-Cal covers the full hospice benefit for eligible patients in California, including those in the San Bernardino area. Coverage includes nursing visits, medications, medical equipment, aide services, social work, and chaplaincy, with no out-of-pocket cost in most cases. MAR Hospice Care verifies Medi-Cal eligibility and benefits at no charge during intake, so families understand their coverage before enrollment.
Yes. ALS, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and other progressive neurological conditions qualify for hospice when a physician can certify a six-month prognosis. MAR Hospice Care supports patients with complex neurological conditions in the San Bernardino area, managing pain, swallowing difficulties, respiratory symptoms, and providing caregiver education throughout the journey.
MAR Hospice Care works with discharge planners at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, St. Bernardine Medical Center, and other area hospitals to coordinate smooth transitions from inpatient care to home hospice. When a physician certifies eligibility, our intake team arranges medication, equipment, and first nursing visit logistics while the patient is still hospitalized, so care is ready on the day of discharge.
The hospice chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support tailored to any religious tradition, or none at all. For San Bernardino families, this may include prayer, scripture, ritual observance, life review conversations, or simply a compassionate, listening presence. The chaplain does not represent any specific religion and serves as a non-judgmental source of meaning, comfort, and support during end of life.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page or call us at (818) 600-8030.
Also Serving Nearby Communities
MAR Hospice Care provides hospice services throughout San Bernardino County and surrounding areas.
Contact Our San Bernardino Hospice Team
If your loved one is being discharged from the hospital or you are planning for a transition home, we are here to help. Our team can often begin care the same day.
You do not have to manage this transition alone. Let us bring comfort, expertise, and coordinated support directly to your home.
Available 24/7 for hospice support and guidance