Hospice Care for 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.