“They treated my family member with a lot of love.”
“Finally someone who understands and listens to a family’s needs and concerns. Thank you for your light when my family was in darkness.”
“I just want to say to Imperial County that Aria Hospice cared for my uncle and grandpa for all their needs. They were always on time and were very responsive. I can’t thank the nurses enough for the care provided and the office staff for always accomplishing our needs – thank you very much.”
“I would strongly recommend this place. They help me all the way and are very responsible for what they do. Always provided what we need and always in time they know what to do thank god you guys exist keep all I he good work a special thanks to Josephina she definitely understands and knows what we need – thank you so much may god bless you always.”
Hospice is a special kind of care designed to provide sensitivity and support for people in the final phase of a terminal illness. Hospice is based on a philosophy which embraces four significant concepts:
Terminal diseases and life-limiting illnesses challenge many aspects of a person’s life. Providing comfort and support throughout the process is a key aspect of hospice care. Aria Hospice care is a team effort. The patient’s family and loved ones are actively involved with the Aria Hospice interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, care professionals and volunteers. With help and support of our team, patients and families receive, emotional, and spiritual preparation during traumatic and challenging times.
Aria Hospice services are most often fully covered by MediCal, Medicare, and any private insurance benefits, with no out of pocket cost to you. If you are not insured, Aria Hospice may be able to provide financial assistance through its non-profit organization.
We are devoted professionals, who work in hospice because we want to help people in their most trying times. Additionally, we started 8 years ago on a mission to help patients with a special emphasis on the Veteran population of San Diego and Imperial counties. We are here to help patients and loved ones make their final months, weeks, and days comfortable and meaningful. That heart and soul flows through our family-owned agency to this very day.
Aria Hospice neither prolongs life nor hastens death but relieves pain and physical discomfort so that the patient can live her or his life to the fullest during the remaining time here on this earth. Hospice also provides a more peaceful and satisfying experience towards the end of life. We often hear from families that in retrospect, they believe they waited too long to take full advantage of all the benefits offered by hospice. For all of us at Aria Hospice, it has been a privilege to care for, and be welcomed into the home of each patient and family on their individual journey.
Once a physician certifies that an illness is terminal, (a life expectancy of six months or less), they will collaborate with the Aria Hospice team for services, tailored to the needs and wishes of the patient.
Many patients have cancer, but Aria Hospice cares for individuals with many other life-limiting illness, including heart and lung disease, kidney disease, neurological disorders, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Family and friends also receive the benefit of hospice care, to help them support the patient and adapt to changes in their lives.
Many people mistakenly believe that all hospice patients are bed-bound, critically ill, and unable to continue living life to the fullest. Hospice celebrates life and supports you in achieving your individual needs in this chapter of your life.
Contact our Admission Coordinator at Aria Hospice in San Diego County or Imperial County with any questions you may have about hospice care or eligibility.
When a physician determines that there is no curative treatment for a particular illness, the treatment is not helping any longer or you decide that the side effects of treatment are too great, you may consider choosing comfort care as your ultimate goal.
Aggressive medical treatment focuses on curing the physical illness rather than satisfying the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs. It often requires intensive care in a clinical setting that can diminish quality of life. Hospice care has the focus of comfort, by relieving pain and other symptoms, while continuing to address emotional and spiritual needs of both the patient and family.
Hospice care neither prolongs life nor hastens death, but relieves pain and physical discomfort so that the patient can experience a more peaceful and satisfying quality of life. At Aria Hospice, care is designed to primarily take place in the home or place of residence. Many families tell us that they waited too long to take full advantage of all the benefits offered by hospice care.
“They treated my family member with a lot of love.”
“Finally someone who understands and listens to a family’s needs and concerns. Thank you for your light when my family was in darkness.”
“I just want to say to Imperial County that Aria Hospice cared for my uncle and grandpa for all their needs. They were always on time and were very responsive. I can’t thank the nurses enough for the care provided and the office staff for always accomplishing our needs – thank you very much.”
“I would strongly recommend this place. They help me all the way and are very responsible for what they do. Always provided what we need and always in time they know what to do thank god you guys exist keep all I he good work a special thanks to Josephina she definitely understands and knows what we need – thank you so much may god bless you always.”
We are one of Southern California’s premier providers of end-of-life care. Click the button below to Request Information or call (619) 795-6010 to learn how hospice care can help.