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Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System., Hospice Care Center

Human Services

Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System., Hospice Care Center

United States Government

Provides medical and nursing care to veterans and to members of the community.

Description:

Provides medical, nursing and end-of-life care to veterans and to members of the community connected with a community hospice when care can no longer be managed at home. The 25-bed facility offers symptom management, nursing care, social services, psychological and bereavement services, spiritual counseling and massage.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS, VTA stop in front.
3801 Miranda Avenue, Building 100, Unit 4A, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1290 37.403608 -122.1418139 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Tagalog

Accessibility Options:

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled Restroom
  • Elevator
  • Ramp
  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

No fee for veterans. $250 per day for non-veterans. Checks accepted.

Audience:

Veterans with terminal diagnosis

Eligibility:

Honorably discharged veteran facing life-threatening illness given top priority (6 months or less prognosis)

How to Apply:

For veterans, anyone may initiate referral but physician must verify terminal status. For non-veterans, anyone may initiate referral, but a community hospice must be involved.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies depending on bed availability.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • Calaveras County
  • Monterey County
  • Northern California
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Stanislaus County
  • Tuolumne County