Hospice Care in Alameda County

Alameda County is home to more than 1.6 million residents across the East Bay, from the urban centers of Oakland and Berkeley to the diverse communities of Fremont, Hayward, and Livermore. It’s one of the most culturally rich and geographically varied counties in California, stretching from the San Francisco Bay shoreline to the rolling hills of the Tri-Valley.

Grace and Glory Hospice serves patients and families throughout Alameda County with the same compassionate, nurse-led care that defines our organization. Whether you’re in a bustling city neighborhood or a quiet suburban community, we bring hospice support directly to you.

Call us at (650) 898-5784 to confirm coverage in your area and discuss how we can help.

Hospice Care Services Available in Alameda County

Grace and Glory Hospice provides comprehensive hospice services throughout Alameda County. Our care is designed to manage symptoms, reduce suffering, and support both patients and families during this important time.

All services are coordinated by our clinical team and delivered wherever you call home; whether that’s Oakland, Fremont, Berkeley, or any other community in the county.

Medical Director
A hospice physician oversees your medical care and works with your existing doctor to ensure symptom management and comfort. Medical direction is available 24/7.
Skilled Nursing
Our registered nurses make regular visits to assess symptoms, manage medications, provide wound care, and coordinate your overall plan of care. You’ll have a primary nurse who knows you and your family.
Pain and Symptom Management
We provide wound care and expert care to manage pain, shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety, restlessness, and other symptoms related to your hospice diagnosis.
Medications and Medical Supplies
All medications related to your hospice diagnosis are provided and delivered to your home. We also supply medical equipment such as hospital beds, oxygen, walkers, wheelchairs, and other items needed for comfort and safety.
Personal Care Assistance
Certified hospice aides visit regularly to help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living. This support gives family caregivers time to rest.
Social Work Services
Our medical social workers help with advance care planning, community resources, insurance questions, and emotional support for the entire family.
Chaplain and Spiritual Care
Spiritual support is available to all patients and families, regardless of religious background or belief. Our chaplains provide comfort, guidance, and a listening presence.
Family Support
We provide education and training so you feel confident providing hands-on care at home. If you need a break from caregiving, we can arrange short-term respite care (up to five days) so you can rest. We also offer counseling and emotional support for the entire family during hospice care and bereavement services for up to 13 months after your loved one’s passing.

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Palliative Care in Alameda County

In addition to hospice services, Grace and Glory Hospice offers palliative care to patients throughout Alameda County who are living with serious illness but may not yet meet hospice eligibility criteria.

Who Can Benefit

Our palliative care program supports patients living with cancer, advanced heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney disease, liver disease, ALS, dementia, and neurological disorders. If you’re dealing with a serious medical condition that affects your daily life, palliative care may help.

Palliative Care Services We Provide

Pain and Symptom Management
Care Coordination
Help with Complex Decisions
Smooth Transitions to Hospice
24/7 Availability
Preservation of Independence
Family & Caregiver Support
Medical Leadership

Our palliative care program is led by Dr. Robert Cluff, our Medical Director with extensive experience in palliative medicine. His expertise ensures you receive the highest standard of symptom control and medical guidance.

Learn more about palliative care options in Alameda County: Palliative Care

Communities We Serve in Alameda County

We provide hospice and palliative care to patients throughout Alameda County, including:

Oakland
Fremont
Hayward
Berkeley
San Leandro
Livermore
Pleasanton
Alameda
Dublin
Union City

If your city or neighborhood isn’t listed, please call us. We serve patients across the county and frequently extend care to surrounding areas based on need.

Where We Provide Care in Alameda County

Hospice care is delivered wherever you feel most comfortable. We come to you with all necessary medical equipment, medications, and clinical support.

Private Homes
Assisted Living and Senior Communities
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Memory Care Units
Board and Care Homes
Hospitals

Why Families in Alameda County Choose Grace and Glory Hospice

Locally owned, not a corporate chain. We’re a Brentwood-based hospice with deep roots in the Bay Area. You’re working with a small, dedicated team, not a distant call center.
Nurse-led and accessible. Our founder, Jane Porter, is a hospice nurse with 20 years of experience. She built Grace and Glory Hospice to prioritize genuine compassion and clinical excellence. You have direct access to leadership when you need it.
Available 24/7. Hospice symptoms and family concerns don’t follow business hours. We’re available around the clock, every day of the year.
CHAP certified and California licensed. We meet rigorous national accreditation standards and maintain full state licensure (License #A11748). Our care is trusted, verified, and held to the highest professional standards.
Culturally responsive care. Alameda County is one of the most diverse regions in the country. We respect and honor the cultural, spiritual, and family traditions that matter most to you.

How to Start Hospice Care in Alameda County

Starting hospice care is simpler than most families expect. Here’s what happens:

Call us at (650) 898-5784 – We’ll listen to your situation, answer your questions, and explain how hospice works. This conversation is free and comes with no obligation.
Schedule a free evaluation – A member of our team will meet with you and your loved one to assess needs, review medical history, and determine eligibility.
Begin care quickly – Once hospice is appropriate and you’re ready to move forward, we can often begin services within 24 hours.

You can reach us any time, day or night, weekday or weekend. Hospice doesn’t wait, and neither do we.

What Patients Are Saying About Us

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Camille C.

4 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.

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.

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.

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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!

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.

Get the Support You Deserve

If you’re caring for a loved one with a serious illness in Alameda County, you don’t have to do it alone. Hospice care provides medical expertise, emotional support, and practical help when you need it most.

Call Grace and Glory Hospice at (650) 898-5784 to speak with our team. We’re here 24/7, and we’re ready to help.

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