Hospice Care FAQ — Maxcare Hospice, Orange County
What is hospice care?
Hospice is comfort-focused care for people with a serious illness when the goal shifts from cure to quality of life. Maxcare Hospice brings nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers to the patient’s home or facility across Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.
Does Medicare cover hospice?
Yes. The Medicare Hospice Benefit (Part A) covers hospice care related to the terminal illness, including nursing visits, medications, and medical equipment related to that illness, usually at little or no cost to the family. Medi-Cal and many private plans also cover hospice.
Who qualifies for hospice?
A patient generally qualifies when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. Patients can keep receiving hospice beyond six months if they continue to qualify.
How do I start hospice in Orange County?
Call Maxcare Hospice at (714) 844-7777. Families, doctors, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities can all make a referral. Our team will check eligibility and can often begin care quickly.
Where do you provide care?
Wherever the patient calls home: private homes, assisted living, board-and-care homes, and skilled nursing facilities in Orange County and nearby areas.
Can a patient keep their own doctor?
Yes. Patients can keep their own physician, who works with our hospice medical director and care team.
Is help available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and our nurses are on call 24/7 at (714) 844-7777.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up?
No. Hospice focuses on comfort, dignity, and time with loved ones. Patients can stop hospice at any time and return to curative treatment if they choose.
Where is Maxcare Hospice located?
13800 Arizona St #201, Westminster, CA 92683 · (714) 844-7777 · Office Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:30 PM · Nurses on call 24/7.
Do you have Vietnamese-speaking staff?
Yes. Maxcare Hospice has Vietnamese-speaking staff across roles, including nurses (RN/LVN), home health aides (CHHA), our administrator, and our marketing and hospital liaison team, so patients and families can discuss care in Vietnamese. Call (714) 844-7777. Office hours are Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, and nurses are on call 24/7.
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