Compassionate Hospice Care, Right Where You Are in Hayward
When a serious illness reaches a point where the focus shifts from curative treatment to quality of life, hospice care offers a different kind of support. It’s not about giving up. It’s about choosing comfort, managing pain and difficult symptoms, and spending meaningful time with the people you love.
Grace and Glory Hospice is a CHAP-Certified, family-owned hospice proudly serving Hayward and the surrounding Alameda County community. Our Director of Nursing, Jane Porter, founded this hospice after 20 years as a hospice nurse because she believed families deserve care that is personal, attentive, and deeply human. That belief guides every decision we make.
When you call us, you reach people who know your loved one’s name. You won’t get a call center or a rotating roster of strangers. You get a team that shows up, follows through, and stays with you.
What Hospice Care in Hayward Includes
When your loved one begins hospice care with us, a dedicated interdisciplinary team comes directly to them, wherever home may be. Under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, covered services typically include:
- Registered Nurse visits for ongoing symptom management and clinical oversight
- Physician and Medical Director coordination with your loved one’s existing care team
- Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs) for personal care, bathing, and hygiene support
- Social work services for care planning, emotional support, and community resources
- Chaplain and spiritual care that honors your family’s beliefs and traditions
- Bereavement support for family members, both before and after the loss
- Medications, medical equipment, and supplies related to the hospice diagnosis
- Respite care to give primary family caregivers time to rest and recharge
Every plan of care is tailored to your loved one’s specific needs, values, and goals, never a one-size-fits-all approach.
Who Qualifies for Hospice Care in Hayward?
According to Medicare guidelines, a patient is eligible for the Medicare Hospice Benefit when:
- A physician certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness follows its expected course
- The patient, or their legal representative, chooses comfort-focused care over curative treatment
- The patient is enrolled in Medicare Part A
Hospice is appropriate for many serious illnesses, including heart failure, COPD, cancer, dementia, kidney disease, liver disease, ALS, and Parkinson’s disease. You do not have to be in the final days of life to begin hospice. Many families wish they had started sooner.
If you’re unsure whether your loved one qualifies, we offer no-obligation care evaluations. We’ll come to you, learn about their current situation, and give you an honest answer.
Our Caring Team is Ready to Support You and Your Loved Ones
Call us today at (650) 898-5784 or click the button below to schedule a FREE In-home Consultation.
Talk With Our Care TeamWhy Hayward Families Choose Grace and Glory Hospice
Choosing a hospice provider is one of the most important decisions your family will make. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Nurse-founded and nurse-led
- Family-owned, not corporate
- CHAP Certified
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Every staff member chose this work
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care in Hayward
- Does hospice care in Hayward cost anything? For patients covered by Medicare or most Medi-Cal managed care plans, hospice is covered at little to no out-of-pocket cost.
- How many nursing visits will my loved one receive each week? Visit frequency is based on your loved one’s clinical needs and their individual plan of care.
- Can hospice care begin while my loved one is still in the hospital? Yes. Our team coordinates directly with discharge planners.
- Does Medicare cover medications and medical equipment? Medications related to the hospice diagnosis are covered,
- Can my loved one leave hospice if their condition improves? Yes. Hospice is not a permanent commitment.
