Kaweah Delta Hospice has a highly trained team to offer expert managment of symptoms and support when facing a terminal illness. Through this team of RNs, social workers, chaplains, aides, volunteers, 24/7 on-call RN, and bereavement support, the patient/family goals of care will be identified, honored and met. Further information about services can be given over the telephone or through a home informational visit.
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Our Name?
Kaweah Delta Hospice, formerly known as Hospice of Tulare County is a non-profit hospice that has been serving Tulare County since 1979.
What is Hospice Care?
Comfort care for patients with a life expectancy for six months or less. Hospice care is for any age, and any illness that is in its end stages. Hospice can offer information in both english and spanish.
Where is care received?
Hospice will go to patient’s home, residential care or skilled nursing facility.
Who provides care?
A team of health care experts trained to support the patient and family for physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Who pays for hospice?
Medicare, Medi-cal, private insurances, and donations to the Hospice Foundation will allow Hospice to provide services to all patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
When is it time to call hospice?
NOW is the right time. Calling is not a commitment, but an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of Kaweah Delta Hospice. Past families have stated over and over again, "I wish we would have called hospice sooner."
Kaweah Delta Hospice
Assuring peace of mind through expert medical, emotional and spiritual support.
Offering an exceptional level of care with grace, compassion, and sensitivity.
Making the patient's needs and decisions the central focus of care so he or she can enjoy life to its fullest.
For people who are nearing the end of life's journey.
