Location and Services in California

VITAS Healthcare has proudly served patients in California since opening our first office here in 1995. Today, we provide tailored hospice and palliative services for patients in and around San Francisco Bay, Los Angeles and Sacramento.

Our California patients tell us where they would prefer to receive care, and we meet them at the bedside with Commitment, Compassion, and Can-Do Attitude — the VITAS Difference. In addition to regular visits and consultations with clinical staff, patients and their families in California have access to psychosocial support and help with end-of-life planning through a VITAS social worker, as well as spiritual counseling through a VITAS chaplain.

We also offer various complementary therapies and modalities to address a full range of patient and family needs. We’re also proud to serve those who have served our country through our participation in the We Honor Veterans initiative.

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Meet the VITAS Hospice Team

Our group of specially trained healthcare professionals who ensure that a patient's last few months,weeks or days are lived in comfort and dignity.

A VITAS physician

Physician

The physician closely monitors the progression of the patient’s illness, prescribes appropriate medications and coordinates care with other members of the team.

Hospice Nurse

The hospice nurse is skilled in assessing and managing pain and other symptoms. A nurse may also help with personal care.

A VITAS hospice nurse
A VITAS hospice aide

Hospice Aide

Hospice aides provide personal care to the patient. They are also the “eyes and ears” for the rest of the hospice team.

Social Worker

The social worker acts as a friendly and skilled listener and provides emotional support.

A VITAS social worker
A VITAS volunteer

Volunteer

The hospice volunteer can bring music or a Paw Pals animal companion, and spends quality time with the patient and family.

Chaplain

The chaplain ministers to the spiritual needs of patients and families of all faiths, and can work with their clergy.

A VITAS chaplain
A VITAS bereavement specialist

Bereavement Specialist

The bereavement specialist provides grief and loss support to the patient's loved ones.

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