At Sierra Hospice, our mission is to provide compassionate and comprehensive hospice care, guided by the dedication of our volunteers and staff.
Hospice care is a philosophy, not confined to a specific location. It can be delivered at home or in facilities like nursing homes and hospitals, wherever it best meets the needs of the patient.
Our hospice care team is made up of dedicated Sierra Hospice employees and trained patient care volunteers. Together, they work closely with patients, caregivers, and family members to provide the emotional and spiritual support needed during this meaningful time.
Serving the Chester, Lake Almanor, Canyon Dam, Greenville, and Westwood areas, we offer a wide range of programs to address the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of terminally ill patients and their loved ones.
A hospice team member visits regularly, and someone is always available by phone. It’s crucial to understand that ceasing treatment aimed at curing an illness does not mean stopping all care. For instance, if a patient with cancer transitions to hospice care after chemotherapy proves ineffective, the chemotherapy will end — but the care does not.
While Sierra Hospice provides extensive support, the day-to-day care of a terminally ill person at home is typically provided by family and friends. Our hospice team trains family members on how to care for their loved ones and offers respite care when caregivers need a much-needed break.
From hospice care to grief support, our staff and volunteers are honored to walk alongside families through every stage of terminal illness and bereavement.
There is never a charge for our services — not for patients, and not for families.
A referral from a physician or healthcare provider is required to receive Sierra Hospice services. Questions? Call (530) 258-3412 and we’ll be happy to guide you through the referral process.
Our core service is providing compassionate care and support to patients and families facing terminal illness.
Care from our trained patient care volunteers, delivered where our patients live.
A range of essential medical supplies and equipment on loan, at no cost, for as long as you need them.
We work alongside patients, caregivers, families, and other care providers to keep everyone aligned.
Presence, listening, and steady company through a difficult season.
A needed break for family caregivers, while ensuring their loved one is well cared for.
Sierra Hospice also hosts several annual remembrance events, including:
Part of our mission is to educate and inform our community about end-of-life topics through:
Hospice care is dedicated to offering comfort and support to patients with terminal illnesses, prioritizing quality of life over curative treatments. It involves delivering emotional and spiritual care to patients and their families, ensuring comprehensive support that addresses both psychological and spiritual needs — including after the loss of a loved one.
Individuals are referred to hospice by their doctor. You don’t have to wait until your physician brings up hospice. You can take the initiative by beginning the discussion with your doctor, or you can request an evaluation directly from a hospice program at any time. If you would like more information to help you decide, you can call Sierra Hospice to begin the conversation.
Sierra Hospice is proud to offer all of our services completely free of charge to our patients and their families.
Sierra Hospice’s care services are exclusively provided in the comfort of patients’ homes, ensuring personalized and compassionate support in a familiar and supportive environment.
Call us and we’ll help you understand your options — whether you are ready to begin hospice care or just starting to ask questions.