Disclaimer: Westlake Village Hospice Inc. is a licensed and Medicare-certified hospice care provider. We do not sell, prescribe, dispense, or ship prescription medications, and we do not operate an online pharmacy or telemedicine prescribing service. All hospice services are provided in person by licensed healthcare professionals. Any references to Medicare coverage, medication support, or medical coordination relate solely to patient care delivered under physician direction and do not constitute prescription drug sales or online medical services.
About Us: Our Mission & Care Team
Sobre nosotros
Providing compassionate hospice care with dignity and respect throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County
Nuestro enfoque
La Organización Nacional de Cuidado Paliativo y Hospicio define el hospicio como un enfoque en equipo que ofrece atención médica experta, manejo del dolor y apoyo emocional y espiritual diseñado específicamente según las necesidades y deseos del paciente. Este apoyo también se extiende a sus seres queridos.
At the center of Hospice is the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity and that our loved ones will receive the necessary support to allow us to do so. We provide home hospice care for patients in Los Angeles, Ventura County, Antelope Valley, and the San Fernando Valley.
El hospicio es cuidado paliativo/de confort y es una opción después de haber explorado todos los tratamientos médicos curativos. El objetivo es prevenir y aliviar el sufrimiento, mejorando la calidad de vida de las personas que enfrentan una enfermedad grave y compleja al final de la vida.
El médico de cabecera y el médico de hospicio coinciden en que se cumplen los criterios de enfermedad terminal (generalmente con un pronóstico de seis meses o menos). Nuestro equipo realizará una evaluación especializada e individualizada, considerando todas las necesidades específicas, y diseñará un plan de cuidados centrado en las elecciones y deseos personales.
Holistic Care
We provide more than just medical monitoring. Our team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, and spiritual counselors to support the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.
Care Where You Live
You can receive hospice care wherever you call home — a private residence, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. We come to you.
You Can Always Leave
Patients can choose to leave hospice care at any time if their condition improves or if they wish to seek curative treatment again. There is no penalty.
The Journey — When It's Time
Families often ask us 'When is the right time?' and 'Why is morphine being used?' These are the most compassionate questions a family can ask — and we honor every one of them.
When to Start
It is never 'too early' to have a conversation. Starting hospice early allows families to form a bond with their care team and ensures the patient's pain is managed before it becomes a crisis. Early enrollment consistently leads to better quality of life and more meaningful final months.
Comfort First: Why We Use Morphine
We use medications, including carefully titrated morphine, to manage breathlessness and pain — ensuring the patient remains peaceful and alert enough to spend quality time with loved ones. This is a science, not a sedation. Our nurses are specialists in finding the exact dose that relieves suffering without clouding the mind.
End-of-Life Guidance
We provide gentle guidance on what to expect during the final stages — including normal changes in eating, drinking, and sleeping patterns. You will never be alone in this process. Our nurses are available 24 hours a day to walk with you through every step.
Our Mission & Values
To provide the highest quality of end-of-life care, ensuring that every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and boundless compassion. We believe that the end of life is as sacred as the beginning, and deserves the same level of care, attention, and love.
Dignity
We honor the life and legacy of every individual, ensuring they feel valued and respected until the very end. We listen to their stories, respect their choices, and protect their privacy.
Compasión
We lead with our hearts, providing care that is not just clinical, but deeply human and empathetic. We treat every patient as if they were our own family member.
Integridad
We operate with full transparency and honesty, earning the trust of families during their most vulnerable moments. We promise only what we can deliver, and we deliver what we promise.
Excelencia
We are committed to the highest standards of medical care. Our team engages in continuous learning to bring the best palliative practices to our patients.
Comunidad
We are neighbors caring for neighbors. We are deeply rooted in the Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, and LA County communities we serve.
Responsabilidad
We manage our resources wisely to ensure we can continue to provide care for generations to come, regardless of the complexity of the case.
Personal altamente calificado
Our staff at Westlake Village Hospice takes pride in serving patients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County. Throughout a patient's time in Hospice, they will work with various members of our interdisciplinary team.
The Hospice Physician
Oversees the medical plan, certifies eligibility, prescribes comfort medications, and is available to see patients as often as needed to ease suffering.
Skilled Registered Nurses (RN)
Provide regular assessment visits and are available 24/7 for phone support and emergency home visits. They manage medications, wounds, and symptom changes.
Hospice Aides (CHHA)
Certified Home Health Aides help with personal care such as bathing, grooming, and dressing — preserving the patient's dignity and giving family caregivers a rest.
Trabajador social médico
Provides emotional counseling, connects families to community resources, assists with advance directives, and facilitates family communication around care goals.
Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor
Offers non-denominational spiritual support to patients and families of all faiths and backgrounds — helping find peace, meaning, and closure.
Trained Volunteers
Provide companionship, read aloud, run errands, and offer respite for family caregivers — giving primary caregivers time to rest, eat, and recharge.
Atención Compasiva
Quien elige el hospicio ha aceptado el final de la vida, pero eso no lo hace fácil. Manejar los síntomas físicos y mantener la estabilidad mental y la paz interior puede ser muy desafiante.
En Westlake Village Hospice estamos aquí para ayudarle. Nuestras enfermeras compasivas y nuestras terapias y consejería están diseñadas para facilitar esta transición y hacer este momento difícil lo más cómodo posible.
Al elegir hospicio, usted accede a un equipo de enfermeras y médicos cuyo único propósito es ayudarle en todo lo que necesite.
Las enfermeras de hospicio están capacitadas en geriatría, farmacología, psicología y ética médica; habilidades que utilizan en caso de emergencia. A medida que su condición evoluciona, los médicos ajustarán el tratamiento adecuadamente.
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