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
关于我们
Providing compassionate hospice care with dignity and respect throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County
我们的方法
国家临终关怀姑息治疗组织将临终关怀定义为一种以团队为导向的方法，提供专业的医疗护理、疼痛管理以及根据患者需求和愿望量身定制的情感和精神支持。支持也将延伸至患者的亲人。
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.
临终关怀是姑息/舒适护理，是在探索了所有其他医疗治疗方案后的一个选择。目标是预防和缓解痛苦，改善患有严重、复杂疾病且处于生命末期的个体的生活质量。
您的主治医生和临终关怀医生一致认为，符合临终关怀的绝症标准，通常预后为六个月或更短。我们的临终关怀团队将进行专业的、个性化的评估，考虑任何特定的护理需求，并制定以个人选择和需求为中心的护理计划。
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.
同情
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.
诚信
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.
卓越
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.
社区
We are neighbors caring for neighbors. We are deeply rooted in the Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, and LA County communities we serve.
管理
We manage our resources wisely to ensure we can continue to provide care for generations to come, regardless of the complexity of the case.
高素质员工
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.
医疗社会工作者
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.
富有同情心的护理
选择临终关怀的人已经选择接受生命的终结。但做出这个选择并不意味着容易。在管理身体症状和保持心理稳定与内心平静之间，生命末期可能非常具有挑战性。
在西湖村临终关怀中心，我们随时为您提供帮助。我们富有同情心的护士以及各种治疗和咨询服务，旨在缓解您的过渡期，使这段困难时期尽可能舒适。
通过选择临终关怀，您将获得护士和医生团队的服务，他们的工作是以任何可能的方式协助您。
临终关怀护士接受过老年医学、药理学、心理学和医学伦理学等领域的培训，这些都是他们在紧急情况下可以调用的技能。随着您病情的发展，您的医生将采取适当的治疗方法。
