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Eternal Life Hospice provides physician-supported hospice care for eligible patients and families in Rancho Palos Verdes and surrounding communities. Care may be provided in private homes, assisted-living communities, residential-care settings and skilled-nursing facilities throughout Los Angeles County.
Eternal Life Hospice serves Rancho Palos Verdes families with Medicare-certified, physician-supported hospice care — at home on the Peninsula and in nearby care facilities. Our team can begin a clinical evaluation the same day a referral is received.
Rancho Palos Verdes sits atop a dramatic coastal peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a predominantly residential character and a senior population that values privacy, quality and care at home. Eternal Life Hospice serves families throughout the Peninsula — including private residences in neighborhoods like Miraleste, Lunada Bay and Portuguese Bend — with regular nursing visits, aide support, chaplaincy, social work and 24/7 nurse access.
We also serve Torrance, Long Beach, Redondo Beach and the broader South Bay, giving Peninsula families a care team that covers the surrounding area as well.
Explore hospice care in Torrance, Long Beach, Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. Or explore hospice care across our full service area.
Hospice is appropriate when a patient and their physicians agree that comfort is the right priority. Common signs that a conversation with a hospice team may be timely include:
Eligibility requires a clinical evaluation and physician certification. Call 805.953.7273 and we will guide you through the process clearly.
Review the First 48 Hours of Hospice Care for a complete walkthrough of what to expect when care begins.
Most Medicare-covered hospice services have little to no out-of-pocket cost. Limited copayments may apply in specific circumstances. Coverage depends on eligibility, the terminal diagnosis and the individualized plan of care. Learn about Medicare hospice coverage.
Physicians, discharge planners and care coordinators serving Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay can refer an eligible patient for hospice evaluation through our professional pathway.
Refer a Hospice Patient →Yes. Rancho Palos Verdes is within our active service area. We provide hospice care at private residences throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula, including hillside and coastal homes.
Most Medicare-covered hospice services have little to no out-of-pocket cost for eligible patients. Limited copayments may apply in specific circumstances. Coverage depends on eligibility, terminal diagnosis and the individualized plan of care.
Yes. Home is the most common care setting. Our nurses, aides, social workers and chaplains visit the patient at their residence. Medical equipment and medications related to the hospice diagnosis are coordinated and delivered as needed.
Same-day evaluation may be available when clinically appropriate and operationally available. After a referral or intake call, a nurse will schedule an in-person visit to complete the clinical assessment and enrollment paperwork.
Hospice is appropriate when a physician certifies that a patient has a terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness follows its natural course, and the patient and family choose comfort-focused care over curative treatment.
Yes. Our team is experienced navigating the Peninsula's varied terrain, including areas like Portuguese Bend and the more secluded residential roads. Nurse visit schedules are designed to reach all parts of our service area reliably.
A conversation costs nothing and brings clarity. We will guide you from there.