Hospice Care in Simi Valley, CA
Compassionate support for Simi Valley families and their loved ones during life's most important journey
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When a loved one is being discharged from the hospital with a serious illness, families in Simi Valley 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 Ventura County.
Simi Valley is an inland, predominantly suburban city set in a valley ringed by the Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills. It skews more toward established, middle- to upper-middle income homeowners than other Ventura County cities, with a senior share close to the national average and a notably large Vietnam-era veteran community. Families considering in-home hospice here tend to be settled in long-held suburban homes, often with a community-oriented outlook where neighbors and extended family rally around a loved one. Our team builds on that foundation, providing professional clinical care while honoring the family's central role throughout the journey.
Simi Valley is geographically separated from the rest of Ventura County by the Santa Susana Mountains, but it is closely connected to the San Fernando Valley by the 118, which places it just over twenty miles and roughly half an hour from our Tarzana headquarters, the closest and most logistically straightforward of our three Ventura County cities. We serve the flat valley floor and the hillside communities of Wood Ranch, Big Sky, and the eastern foothills, where winding residential roads call for a bit more planning. We coordinate with Adventist Health Simi Valley, the city's primary acute hospital, on transitions home.
Starting Hospice After Hospital Discharge in Simi Valley
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 Simi Valley: Compassionate Support for Close-Knit Families
Families choosing hospice care in Simi Valley often share a community-oriented outlook: family rallies around a loved one, neighbors pitch in, and difficult times are not faced alone. Our Simi Valley hospice model builds on this foundation, providing professional clinical expertise while honoring the family's central role in caregiving throughout the journey.
Many residents seeking hospice in Simi Valley have relocated from other parts of the country, which means extended family often lives far away and cannot provide daily support despite genuinely wanting to help. Our hospice care Simi Valley team bridges this distance with detailed updates after every visit, facilitated video calls, and practical guidance for remote family members on how to participate meaningfully in care decisions.
Public safety professionals and their families represent a meaningful portion of patients receiving hospice care in Simi Valley. Our team understands the stoicism that can make asking for help difficult for these families, and we approach them with deep respect for their strength while gently encouraging acceptance of support. Families who initially resist outside help consistently become our most vocal advocates once they experience what Simi Valley hospice care truly provides.
Post-Hospital Support for Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley, 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
Just over twenty miles from our Tarzana base by way of the 118, Simi Valley is among the cities we reach most quickly, and we coordinate with Adventist Health Simi Valley on smooth hospital-to-home transitions.
Common Questions from Simi Valley Families
When a physician at Simi Valley Hospital determines a patient is appropriate for hospice, our intake team works directly with the hospital's discharge planners to coordinate the transition. We complete enrollment, arrange medication delivery, and schedule the first nursing visit before the patient leaves, so care is in place when they arrive home with no gap in support.
Yes. Board and care homes are common in the Simi Valley area, and MAR Hospice Care serves patients in these settings just as in private homes. We coordinate with board and care operators to layer hospice services on top of existing personal care, adding skilled nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and 24/7 clinical access without requiring the resident to move.
The hospice social worker guides families through the practical and emotional dimensions of end-of-life care. For Simi Valley families, this includes advance directive assistance, counseling for family members, help accessing community resources, coordination with facilities, and navigating insurance questions. The social worker visits regularly and is available for urgent needs between scheduled visits.
Pain management is the cornerstone of hospice. The nurse conducts a thorough pain assessment on the first visit, develops a medication plan with the physician, and adjusts it as the patient's needs evolve. All pain medications related to the hospice diagnosis are covered under Medicare at no cost. Nurses are available 24/7 for any pain concerns that arise at home in Simi Valley.
Yes. Patients can keep their regular doctor as their attending physician while on hospice. The treating physician collaborates with the MAR Hospice Care medical director on the care plan, goals, and symptom management. Many Simi Valley families find that hospice actually strengthens the coordination between their existing doctor and the in-home care team.
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 Ventura County and surrounding areas.
Contact Our Simi Valley 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