Why Choose a Nonprofit Hospice?

When it's time to start looking for a hospice agency for yourself or your loved one, how do you know which one to choose? It can be as simple as asking "Who owns this hospice agency?"

Nevada County is one of the few communities remaining that has a nonprofit hospice. Hospice of the Foothills belongs to the community, not to some large corporation. What started as a community-based reaction to a need for expert end-of-life services has now become (to some) a very attractive and profitable enterprise. 

Sierra Community Palliative Care led by Hospice of the Foothills, is a collaborative program which includes primary healthcare providers, health care clinics and the local hospital to bring much needed comprehensive palliative services to Nevada County.

Our goal is to improve the long-term health of our patients. Services are provided at our clinic at Hopsice of the Foothills or in the comfort of your home.

Referrals and inquiries. If you or a family member could benefit from palliative services. We invite you to talk to one of our team members or your doctor can fax a referral to 1-877-550-1457.

How you can help others.

Our patient support volunteers perform many tasks for Hospice of the Foothills patients and their families.

How we can help you and your family.

Hospice care is a special kind of care that supports family and caregivers as they care for their loved ones who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice of the Foothills offers a team to support and supplement the ongoing efforts of families and caregivers to help patients live a higher quality of life.

Over 450 patients a year…

Grief Support

Grief can be a difficult experience. In service to the community, Hospice of the Foothills offers grief support programs and services guided by professional staff and volunteers.

How your donations help.

Thanks to generous support from our community, Hospice of the Foothills is the largest hospice program in our region and the area’s leading provider in end-of-life care.

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