Hospice & Caregiver Resources

Guides and Support for Families Facing a Serious Illness

When someone you love has a serious illness, you need clear answers. Maxcare Hospice has been caring for families in Westminster and across Orange County since 2011. This page collects the information and outside resources families ask us about most. Use it to learn about hospice, get ready for conversations with doctors, and find support for yourself as a caregiver.

Comfort-Focused Care, Whatever the Prognosis

Our goal is to improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Care focuses on relieving and preventing pain and other symptoms. It also means working with your physicians so your family is not left to figure out the health care system alone.

Grief Support Groups, In Person and Online

Together with the Supportive Care Services Foundation (SCS), Maxcare Hospice offers free grief support groups at our Westminster office and online. Anyone who is grieving a loss is welcome. See the meeting schedule and how to join.

Upcoming Events

Caregiver Resources

Caregiver Skills Toolkit: practical tips for daily care at home.
Maxcare Hospice English Brochure
Free grief support downloads and grief and bereavement support.

Tools for Staying Connected

CaringBridge gives you a private place to post updates, so you are not repeating the same news in dozens of calls and texts. Tools like ManyStrong let you organize meals, rides and visits from friends who want to help.

Helpful Links with More Information on Hospice Care

Caring Connections – is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization that supports patients and their families coping with end-of-life issues.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization – is focused on providing outreach and education regarding end of life.
Medicare Part A – covers most hospice services for eligible beneficiaries. Download the Medicare Hospice Benefits booklet to learn more.
Get Palliative Care – is provided by the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) and is committed to providing clear palliative information for those coping with serious illness.

Resources that might be helpful to you

Caring Bridge – an Evercare partner, allows you to create a journal, guestbook and photo album about your loved one.
ManyStrong – developed by United Health Group, helps you build a support network that lets family friends and loved ones find out how to help, from taking on a task to helping with a fundraiser.

Questions? Call Us in English or Vietnamese

Our Vietnamese-speaking care team includes nurses (RN/LVN), aides (CHHA), our administrator and our liaison, so you can ask questions in the language you’re most comfortable with. Call (714) 844-7777. The office is open Monâ€“Fri 9:00â€“5:30, and nurses are on call 24/7.

Tung C

Tâm, Hạnh, Victoria have all been exceptionally excellent. They’ve given me the absolute best service ever. When I was confused, they helped and answered me rapidly fast with clarification. Extremely caring group of people and would absolutely recommend others to get on this program. They’ve taken the best care of my dad and it makes me worry less about him.

Tri P

Very Good services Ms. Hanh is the best nurse of Maxcare hospice

Paul

I’d like to share my heartfelt thanks to MaxCare for the way they cared for my mom in her final four weeks. They really made her the priority, and it felt like she had so many pillars of support from the multi-disciplinary team surrounding her. Phong, our nurse, took the time to walk us through what to expect and made sure we understood each part of the process. Tien was incredibly responsive in making sure medications and supplies arrived when we needed them. Bea, the social worker, was truly a lifeline—patient, compassionate, and always willing to go the extra mile, even advocating for us with the county when we hit roadblocks. They also paid attention to details and personalized services, including arranging for a priest to come and offer Catholic blessings. After my mom passed, they sent a beautiful orchid arrangement that is still blooming—a simple but meaningful reminder of their care.

John M

We started my sister on hospice because she wasn’t responding to us, but then she rallied the very next day and wanted to continue with dialysis so we had to stop hospice. We felt bad doing that so soon after signing up but we needed to honor my sister’s wishes. The Maxcare employees were very understanding and kind. They are a great company to work with and I highly recommend them.

Lucille K

I would highly recommend MaxCare Hospice as a hospice agency as the staff team members are truly amazing. Nina and nurse Hanh made a really difficult time easier for our family. Hanh was caring, efficient, and compassionate in meeting the end of life needs for my dad.

Michael Y

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the team at Maxcare Hospice for the exceptional care and support they provided to my father during his final days. During such a difficult and emotional time, their professionalism, compassion, and expertise brought our family great comfort. Each member of the team demonstrated a high level of knowledge and dedication, ensuring my father was treated with dignity, respect, and attentive care. I would like to especially recognize Bea, nurse Kara, Samia, and volunteer Jessica for their meaningful contributions and support throughout this process. In particular, Bea, the social worker, consistently went above and beyond. She was highly knowledgeable, responsive, and compassionate, always acting in the best interests of both my father and our family. We are deeply appreciative of the care provided by Maxcare Hospice and would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of hospice support.

Christine d

Thank you so much to Mrs Hanh Le for her friendly kindness great service and wonderful support whenever we needed her assistance. You’re greatly appreciated and thank you so much for everything you’ve done for us. Diana and the family!

Becky L

To the Maxcare Hospice Team There are no words deep enough to express the gratitude we hold in our heart for all that your team (doctor Thuy, anh Sơn, anh Tiến, chị Châu, and nurses….) have done for my mom and our family. From the beginning of her illness until the end, your team cared for her with such tenderness, dignity, and compassion. You saw her not just as someone who need help, but as someone who deserved to be loved, respected, and truly known. That kind of care meant the world to us. In her final days, when everything felt overwhelming and unfamiliar, you become our anchor. You offered not just medical care, but emotional support. Your gentle guidance helped us navigate the most painful moments-especially with things we never thought we had to face with, like inviting the monks to pray for our mom before and after she left. Your advice was thoughtful, practical, and given with so much heart. The beauty of orchids was sent to her ceremony such a beautiful gesture that reminded us how deeply you cared-not just for her but for our whole family. It wasn’t just professional but also personal. Thank you for being there, for showing up, for giving so much of yourselves. With all our love and gratitude! Lam’s Family

Maxcare Hospice Resources

Guides and Support for Families Facing a Serious Illness

Comfort-Focused Care, Whatever the Prognosis

Grief Support Groups, In Person and Online

Upcoming Events

Caregiver Resources

Tools for Staying Connected

Helpful Links with More Information on Hospice Care

Resources that might be helpful to you

Questions? Call Us in English or Vietnamese

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