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Eternal Life Hospice provides physician-supported hospice care for eligible patients and families in Ventura and surrounding communities. Care may be provided in private homes, assisted-living communities, residential-care settings and skilled-nursing facilities throughout Ventura County.
Eternal Life Hospice serves Ventura families with Medicare-certified, physician-supported hospice care — at home, in assisted-living communities and in skilled-nursing facilities throughout the city and surrounding Ventura County. Our team can begin a clinical evaluation the same day a referral is received.
Ventura is the county seat of Ventura County — a vibrant coastal city with a diverse population, a historic downtown and a broad range of senior living and care settings. From beachside residences near the Promenade to assisted-living communities on the east side of the city, Eternal Life Hospice provides coordinated hospice care across all of Ventura's neighborhoods, with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains and certified aides.
We serve Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Ojai and Port Hueneme, making Eternal Life Hospice the hospice team for the entire central Ventura County coastal corridor.
Explore hospice care in Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Paula and Ojai. 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 Ventura and Ventura Coast and nearby communities can refer an eligible patient for hospice evaluation through our professional pathway.
Refer a Hospice Patient →Yes. Ventura is a core part of our service area. We provide hospice care at private residences, assisted-living communities, board-and-care homes and skilled-nursing facilities throughout the city.
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 coordinates with hospital social workers and discharge planners at Community Memorial Hospital and other area facilities to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home-based hospice care.
A conversation costs nothing and brings clarity. We will guide you from there.