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Mission Hospice and Home Care

Human Services

Mission Hospice and Home Care

Offers special medical and emotional care for the patient and family when there is a life-threatening illness.

Description:

Provides compassionate care to those who are terminally ill and their families. The focus is on maintaining quality of life once treatment measures are no longer desired. Hospice service provides a team of highly skilled professionals, including nurses, social workers and a medical director to work with the patient and their family. Serves patients in their homes, residential care facilities, assisted living, board and care facilities, and in skilled nursing facilities. Offers a transition program that provides emotional support and practical assistance to people who have a life-limiting illness of one year or less. It is also for those who do not want, or do not qualify for hospice care. Also provides individual and group bereavement counseling. Offers home and palliative care programs to individuals facing end stage illness. Provides skilled nursing care and medical social work services for people who are homebound with a life-limiting illness through the Advanced Care Program. Formerly known as Mission Hospice of San Mateo County.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.
1670 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94402 37.5591732 -122.3022248 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • French
  • Italian
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish

Services

Fees:

Medicare, Medi-Cal, private insurance accepted as payment in full; no individual is denied service due to inability to pay. No fee for bereavement support group to Mission Hospice families and minimal fees for community members.

Eligibility:

Serves individuals who have a life expectancy of 12 months or less

How to Apply:

Apply by phone .

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

  • San Mateo County