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Facing a serious illness, whether your own or a loved one’s, can leave you with more questions than answers. You may feel overwhelmed trying to understand your options, navigate insurance, or simply figure out what comes next. This page exists to make that process a little easier.
Grace and Glory Hospice believes that informed families make better decisions, and that access to clear, honest information is part of the care we provide. Whether you’re just beginning to explore hospice or you’re already in the middle of a difficult transition, our resource library is here to support you every step of the way.
Explore our FAQs, browse our blog, or reach out to our team directly. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because we know that questions don’t keep business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding hospice care is one of the most important steps a family can take. Yet so many families tell us they waited longer than they should have because they simply didn’t know what hospice involved, what it costs, or whether their loved one would even qualify.
Our FAQ page was built around the real questions families bring to us every day. We’ve written every answer in plain language, without medical jargon or vague generalities, because you deserve clarity when the stakes are this high.
Some of the questions we cover include:
- How much does hospice cost? For most patients, hospice care is covered in full through Medicare, Medi-Cal, or private insurance.
- How many nursing visits does my loved one receive each week? Visit frequency is based on your loved one’s individual care plan and their current level of medical need.
- Does hospice cover medications and medical equipment? In most cases, yes. Under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, medications related to the hospice diagnosis and durable medical equipment like hospital beds and wheelchairs are typically covered.
- When is the right time to call hospice? Hospice is appropriate when a physician has determined that a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its expected course.
- Can a patient leave hospice if they choose to? Yes. Patients always have the right to leave hospice care and return to curative treatment.
These are just a starting point. If your question isn’t answered on our FAQ page, our care team is one call away.
Our Blog: Guidance Written for Families, Not Medical Professionals
Our blog is one of the most meaningful ways we extend our care beyond the bedside. Each article is written to bring honest, compassionate guidance to families walking through one of life’s most difficult seasons.
You won’t find clinical case studies or industry jargon here. You’ll find practical, thoughtful content written specifically for people in the middle of something hard.
Topics we regularly cover include:
- What to expect during the hospice admission process
- How to talk to a loved one about end-of-life wishes
- Understanding the four levels of hospice care
- Supporting a family member with advanced dementia or cancer
- How hospice addresses pain and symptom management
- Caregiver burnout: recognizing it and finding relief
- What grief looks like before and after a loss, and how to navigate both
- Hospice care at home versus in a facility: what families should know
Whether you’re a family caregiver, an adult child trying to support an aging parent, or a healthcare professional looking for trusted resources to share with patients, our blog has something to offer you.
New articles are added regularly, so check back often or reach out to us if there’s a topic you’d like us to address.
Resources for Caregivers
Being a caregiver is one of the most selfless things a person can do. It is also one of the most exhausting. Many caregivers spend so much time focused on their loved one that they forget to care for themselves, and that can lead to physical and emotional burnout over time.
Our blog and FAQ sections both include content written specifically with caregivers in mind. You’ll find guidance on:
- Setting healthy boundaries while providing care
- Asking for and accepting help from family and community
- Understanding respite care and when to use it
- Processing grief as a caregiver, both during and after caregiving
If you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, please know that reaching out to our team is a valid and important step. We’re here for you, not just your loved one.
External Resources We Trust
We believe in transparency and want you to have access to every tool that can help your family make informed decisions. Below are a few trusted external sources we recommend:
- Medicare.gov – Learn about the Medicare Hospice Benefit, eligibility, and coverage in detail at medicare.gov
- CMS Care Compare – Review hospice quality ratings and compare providers in your area at medicare.gov/care-compare
- CHAPCA – The California Hospice and Palliative Care Association offers state-specific guidance and advocacy resources for patients and families
Grace and Glory Hospice is proud to be CHAP Certified and a member of CHAPCA. These affiliations reflect our ongoing commitment to meeting the highest standards of hospice and palliative care in California.
What Patients Are Saying About Us
Camille C.
5 months ago
Grace and Glory Hospice is a wonderful, family-owned hospice company. One of the owners, Jane, is a nurse who has spent many years working in senior care. Her deep understanding of what families experience during such emotional times shines through in everything she does. For example, Jane often answers the phone herself. She takes the time to listen, reassure, and guide families personally. That kind of individual care and accessibility is rare in this field!
The Grace and Glory team reflects that same spirit of compassion and excellence. Tekia’s warm presence makes families feel deeply supported and held, even in the most difficult moments. She has a gift for bringing calm and comfort wherever she goes. Kati, their social worker, is also compassionate and knowledgable.
Grace and Glory also educates families and community partners about hospice, palliative care, and how to navigate this stage of life with dignity and grace.
Our shared client received truly exceptional care from this team and their communication the whole way through was great. Thank you for providing such exceptional, personal, and heartfelt care to those in their final season of life! We are grateful for the work you do.
The Grace and Glory team reflects that same spirit of compassion and excellence. Tekia’s warm presence makes families feel deeply supported and held, even in the most difficult moments. She has a gift for bringing calm and comfort wherever she goes. Kati, their social worker, is also compassionate and knowledgable.
Grace and Glory also educates families and community partners about hospice, palliative care, and how to navigate this stage of life with dignity and grace.
Our shared client received truly exceptional care from this team and their communication the whole way through was great. Thank you for providing such exceptional, personal, and heartfelt care to those in their final season of life! We are grateful for the work you do.
Christina C.
5 months ago
My grandmother was 95 years old when she began to use hospice services. She was keen on her own independence and it was important to her that she got to remain comfortable at home, and be able to continue do the things she wanted to do.
Our hospice team made our home feel peaceful, and allowed us to focus on spending quality time together. We especially wanted to give thanks to Mayra, Tania, and Isabella, who helped us greatly and were always just a call or message away, and to the whole team who helped us all hold together through our fear and grief.
We were surprised by how much our hospice staff would do for us, and the supplies and physical support they gave us. We weren't ready to lose her, but they made it a time where we could be together without the stress of day to day care needs. We could plan together, and it was easier to keep her safe, comfortable, and free from pain. If you are thinking about hospice services, don't hesitate to reach out to Grace and Glory.
Our hospice team made our home feel peaceful, and allowed us to focus on spending quality time together. We especially wanted to give thanks to Mayra, Tania, and Isabella, who helped us greatly and were always just a call or message away, and to the whole team who helped us all hold together through our fear and grief.
We were surprised by how much our hospice staff would do for us, and the supplies and physical support they gave us. We weren't ready to lose her, but they made it a time where we could be together without the stress of day to day care needs. We could plan together, and it was easier to keep her safe, comfortable, and free from pain. If you are thinking about hospice services, don't hesitate to reach out to Grace and Glory.
Stephanie C.
6 months ago
Grace & Glory's approach and philosophy to hospice care is absolutely wonderful. A company ran by a nurse whose focus is on their patients comfort.
bossmr
6 months ago
I think that my letter to Jane, the owner of Grace and Glory, speaks for itself...
"Dear Jane,
I'm taking some time to thank Grace and Glory, and you specifically, for the care, support and love shown my wife and me since we came aboard.
The caregivers and nurses who come into our home demonstrate a passion for providing not only the medical care we need but, equally important - caring, love and, when needed, emotional support. I must heap special credit and praise for M***, D***** and, of course, L*** who are with us routinely and whom we've come to see as family. L*** recommended Grace and Glory to us and helped us transfer from another agency, a competent organization but focused primarily on their bottom line profitability lacking your grace and compassion.
Literally, everyone we have encountered with Grace and Glory has been professional, competent in their skills, knowledgeable and compassionate for D******'s condition. Sometimes, we've needed special help for an urgent situation, and help was always at hand - from your doctors, to your phone assistance late at night, to the on-call nurses who came to our home. Their commitment to HELP was ever present.
Its apparent to us that the excellence in Grace and Glory comes "from the top," and that is where this note comes full circle in thanking you specifically. You certainly named your company well!
"Dear Jane,
I'm taking some time to thank Grace and Glory, and you specifically, for the care, support and love shown my wife and me since we came aboard.
The caregivers and nurses who come into our home demonstrate a passion for providing not only the medical care we need but, equally important - caring, love and, when needed, emotional support. I must heap special credit and praise for M***, D***** and, of course, L*** who are with us routinely and whom we've come to see as family. L*** recommended Grace and Glory to us and helped us transfer from another agency, a competent organization but focused primarily on their bottom line profitability lacking your grace and compassion.
Literally, everyone we have encountered with Grace and Glory has been professional, competent in their skills, knowledgeable and compassionate for D******'s condition. Sometimes, we've needed special help for an urgent situation, and help was always at hand - from your doctors, to your phone assistance late at night, to the on-call nurses who came to our home. Their commitment to HELP was ever present.
Its apparent to us that the excellence in Grace and Glory comes "from the top," and that is where this note comes full circle in thanking you specifically. You certainly named your company well!
Mikki E.
7 months ago
I have had the pleasure of working with the Grace and Glory team, they are kind, professional and always go the extra mile for who they are carrying for. I have worked with different families that have used Grace and Glory and each family has nothing but wonderful things to say. They work as a team to support the patient and the family. If a family member needs Hospice support I recommend Grace and Glory.
Still Have Questions? We’re Here.
No resource page can replace a real conversation with someone who understands what you’re going through. Call us anytime at (650) 898-5784 or request a free evaluation, and a member of our care team will reach out to you directly. Our team at Grace and Glory Hospice is available around the clock to answer your questions, ease your concerns, and help you figure out what the next right step looks like for your family.
Grace and Glory Hospice serves families across Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Mateo County, San Joaquin County, and surrounding communities. We are locally owned, nurse-led, and deeply committed to making a difference when it matters most.
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