Hospice and Palliative Care
Compassion, Comfort, and Dignity at Life’s Final Journey. Because Every Moment Matters.
Our Promise
At La Vita Bella Bella our hospice and palliative care services are guided by one principle: to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that honors life, preserves dignity, and supports patients and families.
We understand that the end-of-life journey is one of the most tender and emotional times a family will ever face. Our hospice team walks alongside patients and their loved ones every step of the way, providing not only expert medical care, but also emotional, spiritual, and compassionate support. We create a peaceful, comforting environment where patients can spend meaningful time with those they love, free from unnecessary pain and worry. For families, we offer counseling, respite care, and gentle guidance to ease the burden, ensuring no one has to go through this journey alone.
Our Team, Our Commitment
Our interdisciplinary team includes skilled nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, therapists, medical social workers, compassionate caregivers and volunteers who work together to meet the unique needs of each patient and family.
We promise care that is:
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Patient-centered – honoring choices and values
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Comprehensive – addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
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Compassionate – delivered with kindness, dignity, and respect
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Supportive – extending care to families and loved ones
The Hospice & Palliative Care Team
Our interdisciplinary care team works together to ensure every patient receives individualized, compassionate support. This team may include:
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Physicians & Nurse Practitioners – Overseeing medical care, treatment, and symptom management.
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Skilled Nurses – Providing hands-on medical care and regular health monitoring.
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Certified Home Health Aides – Assisting with daily personal care needs to ensure dignity and comfort.
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Social Workers – Offering counseling, community resource connections, and support for practical and financial concerns.
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Chaplains & Spiritual Counselors – Providing spiritual and emotional guidance according to patient and family wishes.
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Volunteers – Offering companionship, respite, and support through meaningful presence and assistance.
Hospice and palliative care share the same heart of compassion, but they serve patients at different points in their healthcare journey.
What is Hospice Care
Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with a life-limiting illness. Our goal is to ensure that your loved one’s end of life journey is filled with dignity, compassion, and peace, right at home, surrounded by family and love.
Our hospice team provides:
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Expert pain and symptom management
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Emotional, spiritual, and practical support for patients and families
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Guidance through end-of-life decisions and care planning
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24/7 on-call support for urgent needs
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Bereavement services and grief counseling for loved ones
Hospice is about living life to the fullest in the time that remains, with comfort, love, care and support at every step.
Hospice Care Services
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Pain & Symptom Management – Expert control of pain, shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety, fatigue, and other symptoms to promote comfort and peace.
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24/7 On-Call Support – Nurses and care team members available day and night to address urgent needs, changes in condition, or family concerns.
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Skilled Nursing Care – Regular visits from nurses to monitor health, adjust medications, and ensure comfort.
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Medication & Equipment Coordination – Delivery and management of medications, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment such as hospital beds, oxygen, or mobility aids.
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Personal Care Assistance – Home health aides assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living, ensuring dignity and comfort.
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Spiritual Care & Chaplain Services – Emotional and spiritual guidance tailored to each patient’s faith, beliefs, or values.
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Counseling & Emotional Support – Support for patients and families to cope with the challenges of serious illness and the emotional journey of end-of-life care.
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Respite Care – Temporary relief for family caregivers so they can rest and recharge, knowing their loved one is in safe, compassionate hands.
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Bereavement Support – Grief counseling and ongoing support for families after the loss of a loved one.
What is Palliative Care
Palliative care is designed for patients at any stage of serious illness who need relief from symptoms, stress, or discomfort. Unlike hospice, it can be provided alongside curative treatment.
Our palliative care team offers:
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Relief from pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, and anxiety
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Support for coping with treatment side effects
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Assistance with care coordination among doctors and specialists
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Emotional and spiritual support for both patients and caregivers
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A personalized care plan to improve quality of life
Palliative care helps patients live better every day, focusing on comfort, independence, and meaningful experiences.
Palliative Care Services
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Comprehensive Symptom Relief – Management of pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia, digestive issues, and emotional distress.
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Emotional & Psychological Support – Counseling and encouragement to help patients and families cope with the stress, anxiety, and lifestyle changes that come with illness.
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Care Coordination – Collaboration with doctors, specialists, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and a unified care plan.
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Patient & Family Education – Guidance on understanding the illness, treatment options, and symptom management for greater confidence in daily care.
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Support for Complex Illnesses – Assistance for patients with chronic or serious conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney failure, or neurological disorders.
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Advance Care Planning – Helping patients and families make informed decisions about future care, respecting values, wishes, and goals.
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Spiritual Support – Chaplains and support staff available to provide comfort and help patients and families find peace and meaning during their journey.
Hospice Care vs. Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with a life-limiting illness when curative treatment is no longer pursued.
Palliative Care
Provides relief from symptoms and stress at any stage of serious illness, alongside curative or life-prolonging treatments.
Hospice Care
Typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Palliative Care
For patients of any age or stage of illness, regardless of life expectancy.
Hospice Care
Comfort, dignity, emotional support, and peace at the end of life.
Palliative Care
Symptom management, improved quality of life, and support during treatment or chronic illness.
Hospice Care
Pain & symptom management
• 24/7 on-call support
• Skilled nursing visits
• Medications & equipment for comfort
• Personal care (bathing, grooming, mobility)
• Spiritual & emotional support
• Counseling & bereavement care for familyPalliative Care
Pain & symptom management
• Care coordination with physicians
• Emotional & psychological support
• Education for patients & families
• Support for chronic conditions (cancer, heart disease, COPD, etc.)
• Advance care planning
• Spiritual and emotional guidanceHospice Care
Delivered at home, nursing facilities, or inpatient hospice centers.
Palliative Care
Delivered at home, hospitals, clinics, or nursing facilities.
Hospice Care
Strong focus on caregiver respite, emotional support, and bereavement counseling after a loved one passes.
Palliative Care
Provides guidance, counseling, and resources to help families manage illness and treatment plans.
Hospice Care
Nurses, physicians, aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, counselors.
Palliative Care
Nurses, physicians, aides, social workers, chaplains, counselors, and care coordinators.