Scripps Hospice is part of the highly respected Scripps Health network, offering compassionate hospice and palliative care throughout San Diego County. Scripps Hospice is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses by providing comfort, dignity, and support during the end-of-life journey. Their interdisciplinary care team?which includes physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, and trained volunteers?works closely with patients and families to develop personalized care plans that reflect individual values and goals.

With a strong emphasis on compassionate care delivered where patients feel most comfortable?typically in their own homes?Scripps Hospice offers both medical and emotional support throughout the dying process. Their palliative care services also support those with serious illnesses who are not necessarily at the end of life but need help managing complex symptoms. A hallmark of their approach is the organization’s ability to integrate high medical standards with a human-centered philosophy of care.

Scripps Hospice is affiliated with the broader Scripps Health system, a nationally recognized nonprofit health care provider, which enables seamless coordination between hospital-based, outpatient, and in-home services. Committed to cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, Scripps Hospice ensures tailored care for diverse communities.

Key Services:

– Comprehensive hospice care provided at home or in residential facilities
– Palliative care services for symptom management of serious illnesses
– Interdisciplinary support from a team of healthcare professionals
– Pain and symptom control to improve quality of life
– Emotional and spiritual counseling for patients and families
– 24/7 nursing support and on-call assistance
– Bereavement support following the loss of a loved one
– Volunteer support for companionship and caregiver respite
– Coordination with the broader Scripps Health medical network
– Culturally sensitive care customized to patient preferences