What is Hospice?
A combination of a healthcare program and services designed to meet the special needs of patients and their loved ones in time of crisis due to terminal illness for which they do not elect aggressive treatment.
Learn more Our servicesWho’s Eligible?
Eligibility is based on meeting the following criteria:
The patient’s primary care physician (or equivalent) and our medical director both certify that the patient has a limited life expectancy
The patient (or authorized caregiver), primary care physician (or equivalent), and our medical director all authorize hospice care
A decision is made that the focus is not on curative measures but rather on physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort
Who Pays for Hospice Care?
- Medicare and Medi-Cal
- Health Insurance and HMOs
- Private pay & sometimes charities
Hospices also rely on community support for both donations and volunteer staff
Our services Contact usWhat is the Admissions Process?
Admitting a patient into our hospice care is simple: you can first discuss with your physician, discharge planner, or social worker, then call us so our nurse or clinical staff will visit you and your caregiver wherever you reside. More details of our program will be presented and if you elect our program, our team makes all the necessary arrangements for admission and start of care.
Contact usWhen to Know It’s Time for Hospice Care
Deciding to transition to hospice care is often a deeply emotional process, but it can also bring comfort and relief. Hospice care focuses on supporting a patient’s quality of life, providing compassionate medical, emotional, and spiritual care in a way that prioritizes dignity and comfort.
If you or a loved one is facing frequent hospitalizations, complex pain management, or a shift in focus to comfort and peace, hospice care may be the right choice. Here are signs it might be time to consider hospice:
- Frequent hospitalizations or ER visits
- Increasing need for pain and symptom management
- A desire to focus on quality time and comfort rather than aggressive treatments
- Emotional and spiritual support needs for both the patient and family
Choosing hospice can bring comfort and peace during this time, and Lucent Hospice is here to provide compassionate guidance every step of the way.
Testimonials
See all reviewsIn regards to your hospice team, I can’t thank them enough for all the care and thought they put forth for my family but especially for my father. Kevin Ketsan and Amber the nurse have both been the best I could have asked for to help my father. You have a wonderful team.
Charlene T.
Areas We Serve
Lucent provides compassionate in-home hospice care in Huntington Beach and the greater Orange Country area, delivered by a local team dedicated to comfort and dignity.
Our communities include: Santa Ana, Anaheim, Irvine, and Newport Beach
