Hospice care in Santa Maria for every family.
When someone you love faces a life-limiting illness, we bring skilled care, real comfort, and a whole team beside you.
- 24/7 nurse line
- Medicare hospice benefit
Joint Commission
Gold Seal of Approval®
- 24/7 Always Available
- 24–48hr Typical Admission
- Medicare For eligible patients
CA hospice license 550003387 CMS 921742 NPI 1790151652 Licensed since 2016
We're with you every step of the way
Facing end-of-life care for someone you love is one of the hardest things a family goes through. You don't have to do it alone.
Santa Maria Hospice brings a whole team to your side: skilled nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. They work from one plan of care, so your time goes to your loved one rather than to paperwork and phone calls.
What our team provides
In-home hospice care
The whole team comes to the house, so your loved one can stay in familiar rooms.
Palliative care
Comfort-focused care, and a plain answer on whether hospice is the right next step.
Skilled nursing care
Pain management, symptom control, and medical care in the comfort of home.
24/7 on-call nursing
A nurse answers our line at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Pain & symptom management
Control pain, nausea, shortness of breath, and anxiety so the day belongs to your loved one.
Emotional & spiritual support
Chaplains and counselors walk alongside patients and families through life's hardest moments.
Personal care assistance
Help with bathing, dressing, and daily activities, always with dignity and respect.
Respite care
Up to five days of covered care so the person doing the caring can sleep.
Social work services
Connecting families with resources, advance directives, and emotional counseling.
Bereavement support
Grief counseling and support groups for families after a loved one's passing.
Your interdisciplinary care team
No single caregiver can meet every need. We assemble a team of specialists who work together on one plan of care, built around your family.
Clinical Care
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Physicians
Review symptoms and the care plan on each visit
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Registered Nurses
Assess pain, adjust medications, and teach the family
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Home Health Aides
Help with bathing, dressing, and moving safely
Patient & Family
at the center of every decision
Comfort & Support
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Social Workers
Help with paperwork, benefits, and hard conversations
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Chaplains
Sit with the patient and family; follow their beliefs
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Volunteers
Stay with the patient so a family member can rest
Patient & Family
at the center of every decision
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Physicians
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Registered Nurses
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Home Health Aides
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Social Workers
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Chaplains
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Volunteers
Four simple steps
We handle the details so you can focus on your loved one.
Reach out
Call us, or ask your doctor for a referral. There is no obligation, and we are glad to answer questions.
We visit you
A nurse comes to your home for a no-pressure assessment and answers every question.
Your team assembles
We build a care plan around your loved one's needs, wishes, and goals.
Care begins
Regular visits begin, and the 24/7 nurse line stays open between them.
Communities we serve
Care comes to your home from Santa Barbara to Cambria.
Ready when you are
We understand this is a difficult time. Call when you are ready, and we will take the time to answer your questions.