VITAS Healthcare is a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services, dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with severe illnesses. Serving the Bakersfield community, VITAS offers compassionate end-of-life care tailored to meet the medical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Their interdisciplinary care teams include physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who work together to provide comprehensive support.

VITAS specializes in providing care wherever the patient calls home, including private residences, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. They also offer inpatient hospice care when symptoms cannot be managed at home. Unique services such as music therapy, pet visits, and veteran-specific programs ensure that care is personalized to each individual. With a strong focus on comfort and dignity, VITAS Healthcare remains committed to its mission of delivering compassionate hospice care to the Bakersfield community.

Key Services:
– In-home hospice care
– Inpatient hospice care
– Pain and symptom management
– Emotional and spiritual support
– Respite care for family caregivers
– Bereavement and grief counseling
– Specialized care for veterans
– Music and pet therapy programs