Alpenglow Hospice
“The Perfect Light at the End of the Day”
Alpenglow describes a visual phenomenon of a horizontal, pinkish, glowing band of color during either sunset or sunrise. This warm “glow” stirs emotions of almost surreal splendor and peace that can radiate through one’s soul.
Alpenglow Hospice is committed to provide compassionate end of life care to our patients focusing on comfort and dignity. We ensure quality care with an emphasis on the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of our patients and their families.
Unsurpassed Care for Your Loved Ones
Serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties
TEL: (562) 494-7687
FAX: (877) 220-2481
On Call 24 Hours/7 Days
3200 East 19th Street
Long Beach, CA 90755
WHAT IS HOSPICE?
Hospice is a healthcare program designed to meet the special needs of terminally ill patients and their loved ones. The program can significantly improve the quality of life for patients who are unwilling or unable to seek aggressive treatment for their condition.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of terminal illness and a limited life expectancy. Anyone concerned with patients well being can make a referral. Common referral sources include: the attending physician, a family member, a hospital discharge planner, clergy, a social worker, a friend of the individual directly.
WHAT SERVICES ARE COVERED?
WHO PROVIDES THE CARE?
The terminally ill patient’s care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including:
HOW DO WE START THE PROCESS?
A single phone call can start the process. Once we receive a call from anyone of the above referral sources, we will contact the patients attending physician for approval. As soon as the approval is received the hospice process can begin.
WHO PAYS FOR HOSPICE?
Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, health insurance, HMOs and private payer sources.
OUR BELIEF:
Alpenglow Hospice believes that the patient is best served in familiar, comfortable, and appropriate surroundings. For this reasons, patients may receive hospice care in a variety of locations, including their home or at a care center. While a family member or other caregiver provides daily care, members of the hospice team make regularly scheduled visits to the patient. When needed, a skilled hospice nurse is available on call, 24 hours a day to provide advice over the phone or to make an emergency home visit if necessary.
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Alpenglow Hospice, Inc. does not discriminate in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age. For Further information or to file a complaint, contact Shelly Griffith, Administrator, at (562) 494-7687.