About our care
Honoring life with compassion, dignity, and expert clinical care.
The heart of hospice care
Hospice is not about giving up — it's about choosing to focus on what matters most: comfort, quality of life, and being surrounded by the people you love.
At Santa Maria Hospice, we believe every person deserves to live their remaining days with dignity, free from unnecessary pain, and supported by a team that truly cares. Our approach centers on the whole person — physical symptoms, emotional needs, and the comfort of familiar surroundings.
We serve patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing homes, and hospitals throughout Santa Maria, the Five Cities, San Luis Obispo County, Lompoc, Vandenberg Village, the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, and surrounding communities. Wherever you call home, we bring our care to you.
Hospice care is a Medicare benefit, fully covered under Medicare Part A for eligible patients. We also accept Medicaid and most private insurance plans.
Our guiding principles
Three pillars shape every interaction, every care plan, every moment we share with a family.
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Comfort
Expert symptom management so every moment can be lived fully, free from unnecessary pain and distress.
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Dignity
Honoring each person's wishes, values, and autonomy. Every life story deserves a respectful final chapter.
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Family
Surrounding patients and loved ones with support, education, and care that extends far beyond medical treatment.
“The goal is not to add days to life, but to add life to days.”
Your interdisciplinary care team
No single caregiver can meet every need. We assemble a team of specialists who work together on one personalized plan of care.
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
Conditions we serve
Hospice care is available to individuals with a life-limiting illness and a prognosis of six months or less.
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Lung disease, including COPD
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- ALS
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- HIV and AIDS
- General decline with advanced age
Not sure if hospice is right for your loved one? Contact us — we're happy to talk it through, with no obligation.
Joint Commission accredited
Our Gold Seal of Approval reflects our commitment to the highest national standards for quality and patient safety, earned through rigorous evaluation.
CA hospice license 550003387 · CMS 921742 · NPI 1790151652
- On-call care
- 24/7
- Licensed in California
- 2016
- Care disciplines
- 6+
- Bereavement support
- Family
Our mission & values
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Compassion first
Every decision we make starts with empathy. We treat each patient and family member as we would want our own loved ones to be treated.
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Clinical excellence
Our Joint Commission accreditation reflects our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of care quality and patient safety.
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Family-centered
We care for the whole family — not just the patient. Our support extends to loved ones before, during, and after a patient's passing.
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Community rooted
We're proud to serve the Santa Maria Valley — our community, our neighbors, our friends. Local care from people who understand your world.
Make a difference with us
Whether you're a healthcare professional or a neighbor with a few hours to give, there's a place for you on our team.
Let us walk this journey with you
Whether you're considering hospice care or just want to learn more, we're here to help. Reach out for a compassionate, no-obligation conversation.