Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval Compassionate Care for Every Family
When someone you love faces a life-limiting illness, we bring skilled care, real comfort, and a whole team to your side.
Joint Commission
Gold Seal of Approval®
You Are Not Alone in This Journey
Facing end-of-life care for someone you love is one of the hardest things a family can go through. We want you to know: you don't have to do this alone.
Santa Maria Hospice brings a whole team of caring professionals to your side — skilled nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers — all working together so you can focus on what matters most: being with your loved one.
What Our Team Provides
Skilled Nursing Care
Pain management, symptom control, and medical care in the comfort of home.
Emotional & Spiritual Support
Chaplains and counselors walk alongside patients and families through life's hardest moments.
Personal Care Assistance
Help with bathing, dressing, and daily activities — always with dignity and respect.
Social Work Services
Connecting families with resources, advance directives, and emotional counseling.
Bereavement Support
Grief counseling and support groups for families after a loved one's passing.
Your Interdisciplinary Care Team
No single caregiver can meet every need. That's why we assemble a dedicated team of specialists who collaborate to provide comprehensive, personalized care.
Patient & Family
At the heart of everything we do
Physicians
Medical oversight and care planning
Registered Nurses
Skilled nursing and symptom management
Social Workers
Emotional support and resource coordination
Chaplains
Spiritual care and comfort
Home Health Aides
Personal care and daily assistance
Volunteers
Companionship and respite support
Four Simple Steps
We handle the details so you can focus on your loved one.
Reach Out
Call us or have your doctor make a referral. No obligation — we're happy to answer questions.
We Visit You
A nurse comes to your home for a no-pressure assessment and answers every question.
Your Team Assembles
We build a care plan around your loved one's needs, wishes, and goals.
Care Begins
Regular visits start, with 24/7 phone support always just a call away.
"Santa Maria Hospice gave our family the most precious gift — more quality time together. The nurses didn't just manage Mom's pain, they brought warmth and laughter into her room every single visit."
"I was terrified of what hospice meant. But from the very first phone call, they made us feel safe. They took care of everything so we could just focus on being a family."
"The chaplain sat with my father for hours, just listening. No one had done that before. Dad found peace in his final weeks, and our family found peace knowing he was truly cared for."
"When we called at 2 AM in a panic, a nurse was at our door within the hour. That kind of dedication isn't something you find everywhere. They were our angels."
Join Our Team
We're looking for caring professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Discover a rewarding career in hospice care.
Ready When You Are
We understand this is a difficult time. Our team is here to answer your questions with patience and compassion — whenever you're ready.