To be eligible for hospice, a physician must certify that the patient has a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease runs its natural course. Common conditions include cancer, advanced heart failure, COPD, dementia, Alzheimer’s, kidney or liver disease, and neurological disorders like Parkinson’s or ALS.

Hospice care can be delivered wherever the patient lives, including:

Their private home

Assisted living facilities

Skilled nursing facilities

Long-term care centers

At Generations, we bring personalized hospice services to the environment where your loved one feels safest and most comfortable.

Not at all. While hospice care often supports those with cancer, it also serves individuals with other serious illnesses, including:

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Liver or Kidney Failure

Stroke and Neurological Conditions

HIV/AIDS and more

The best time to reach out is as early as possible, even if you’re unsure whether your loved one qualifies. Early hospice involvement can ease suffering, provide caregiver relief, and help with important decisions before a crisis occurs.

We offer free evaluations and can guide you through the process—no referral needed.

Yes! Medicare covers 100% of the costs for hospice services related to the terminal diagnosis, including:

Medications

Medical equipment (like hospital beds and oxygen)

Nursing visits

Therapies

Home health aide support

Respite care

Chaplain and counseling services

We also accept most private insurance plans, Medi-Cal, and HMOs.

Yes. If a patient’s condition improves, they may be discharged from hospice care and resume curative treatments. They can return to hospice at any time if their condition declines again.

Both focus on comfort and symptom relief, but:

Palliative care can be given at any stage of a serious illness and alongside curative treatments.

Hospice care is provided when curative treatments are no longer effective or desired and the focus shifts entirely to quality of life.

At Generations, we offer both, and we’ll help determine the best path for your loved one.

Once we receive a referral and a physician’s certification, hospice services can begin within 24–48 hours, often on the same day. Our intake team handles all coordination and paperwork, making the transition smooth and stress-free.

Yes. Generations offers grief and bereavement support for families for up to 13 months following a loss. This includes counseling, support groups, and community referrals to help you heal during this difficult time.

We’re here to answer your questions—big or small.

📞 Call us at (310) 634-4219 or (424) 473-4334

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You can also fill out a Contact Form or schedule a free consultation. Let’s talk about how we can support your loved one with compassionate, expert care.