Compassionate Hospice Care When You Need It Most
When serious illness brings uncertainty, Grace and Glory Hospice provides the clarity, comfort, and support you deserve right where you call home.
“Grace & Glory's approach and philosophy to hospice care is absolutely wonderful. A company ran by a nurse whose focus is on their patients comfort.”
Stephanie C.You Shouldn’t Have to Navigate This Alone
When someone you love is facing a serious illness, the challenges go beyond medical care:
- You’re overwhelmed by decisions and don’t know what questions to ask
- Symptoms are difficult to manage and comfort feels out of reach
- You’re unsure what type of care is right or when to consider hospice
- You’re emotionally exhausted and need support, not just information
- You don’t know if care is covered or how to access help quickly
These moments demand more than medical expertise. They require compassion, clear communication, and someone who truly understands what you’re going through.
Nurse-Led Hospice Care Across the Bay Area
Grace and Glory Hospice provides hospice and palliative care focused on comfort, dignity, and peace of mind. As a nurse-led, locally owned hospice, we serve individuals with serious or advanced illness and their families throughout San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin counties.
Our services are 100% covered by Medicare and Medi-Cal for eligible patients and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Founded by Jane Porter, a hospice nurse with over 20 years of experience and former Director of Nursing at multiple hospice organizations, Grace and Glory Hospice was created to ensure that care remains personal, compassionate, and grounded in high clinical standards not lost in corporate systems.
Because we’re locally owned and nurse-led, you have direct access to leadership. Your questions are answered promptly. Your concerns are heard. Your family is never just a case number.
What Is Hospice Care?
Hospice is specialized medical care focused on comfort and quality of life for individuals with serious or advanced illness. It’s not about giving up, it’s about living as fully and comfortably as possible.
Hospice care provides:- Expert symptom and pain management
- Emotional and spiritual support for patients and families
- Help navigating difficult decisions
- Coordination of medications, equipment, and supplies
- 24/7 access to nursing support
According to Medicare guidelines, hospice care is appropriate when curative treatment is no longer the primary goal and the focus shifts to comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Hospice doesn’t mean there’s nothing left to do. It means the focus changes to what matters most: comfort, connection, and living each day with the best possible support.
Where Is Hospice Provided?
(It’s Not a Place)
One of the most common misconceptions is that hospice is a building or facility you go to. Hospice is not a place, it’s a type of care.
Hospice care is typically provided wherever you call home:
- Your private residence or family home
- Assisted living facilities
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Residential care homes
- Memory care communities
Our team brings all necessary support, equipment, and medical supplies directly to you. You remain in familiar surroundings, close to the people and things that bring you comfort.
In rare situations where symptoms become difficult to manage at home, short-term inpatient hospice care may be arranged in a contracted facility. However, most hospice patients receive care in the comfort of their own home.
Grace and Glory Hospice serves patients throughout San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin counties no matter where you live within our service area.
Who Pays for Hospice Care?
Cost should never be a barrier to comfort and support. Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare and Medi-Cal for eligible patients. Most private insurance plans also cover hospice services.
What Medicare and Medi-Cal Cover:- All nursing care related to the hospice diagnosis
- Medications for symptom management and comfort
- Medical equipment (hospital beds, oxygen, wheelchairs, etc.)
- Medical supplies
- Emotional and spiritual counseling
- Bereavement support for families
- 24/7 access to hospice staff
There are no co-pays, no deductibles, and no out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients under Medicare or Medi-Cal hospice benefits.
Our team helps explain coverage in clear, simple terms and handles coordination with insurance so you can focus on what matters.
Have questions about coverage? Contact us for a free evaluation and benefits explanation.
The Benefits of Early Hospice Care
Research shows that patients who enroll in hospice care earlier often experience better outcomes and greater comfort. Studies indicate that early hospice enrollment is associated with patients living an average of 29 days longer compared to those who delay hospice care.
When You Choose Hospice Care Earlier, You May Experience:
Expert pain and symptom control from the start means more comfortable days and better quality of life.
With 24/7 nursing support available by phone, many urgent situations can be managed at home without the stress of an ER visit.
Coordinated care and proactive symptom management help reduce the cycle of repeated hospitalizations.
Patients who receive hospice care spend more time in the comfort of familiar surroundings, surrounded by loved ones.
Families receive education, guidance, and emotional support from the beginning, reducing caregiver stress and burnout.
Focus shifts from aggressive treatments to what truly matters comfort, dignity, and meaningful time with family.
Knowing expert help is available 24/7 reduces anxiety for both patients and families.
Our team helps you navigate care choices with clarity and compassion, reducing the burden of uncertainty.
The earlier you connect with hospice support, the more time we have to help you feel comfortable, supported, and in control.
A Simple Path to the Support Your Need
Getting started with Grace and Glory Hospice is straightforward and pressure-free:
Call us at (650) 898-5784 or contact us online. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We listen carefully, answer your questions in plain language, and explain your care options without pressure.
If hospice or palliative care is appropriate, we coordinate services quickly and smoothly. If not, we help guide you to the right resources.
You remain in control every step of the way.
Hospice Care
Comfort-focused care for individuals with advanced illness, guided by your goals and preferences.
What’s included:
- Skilled nursing care
- Symptom and comfort management
- Medication coordination related to hospice diagnosis
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Emotional and spiritual support
- 24/7 on-call support
- Caregiver education and guidance
Palliative Care
Supportive care available at any stage of serious illness, even alongside curative treatment. Focuses on symptom relief, comfort, and helping you navigate complex care decisions.
Free Evaluations
Not sure if hospice or palliative care is right? We offer informative, compassionate evaluations with no obligation. Our goal is to help you gain clarity, not push decisions.
What Happens If You Wait and What Changes When You Don’t
- Symptoms remain difficult to manage without expert guidance
- Confusion and stress continue to build for families
- Emergency room visits and hospital stays become more frequent
- Family caregivers feel alone, exhausted, and overwhelmed
- Important decisions feel unclear or rushed
- Quality time at home is lost to crisis management
- You gain clarity and confidence in care decisions from the start
- Symptoms are managed proactively with expert, compassionate support
- You feel less alone, with 24/7 access to guidance and care
- Families experience greater peace of mind, knowing help is always available
- You spend more time at home, surrounded by comfort and familiar faces
- Stress and uncertainty decrease, replaced by support and clear direction
- Quality of life improves as focus shifts to what truly matters
The right support can transform how you and your family experience this time. You don’t have to carry the weight alone.
Serving Families Across Northern California
Grace and Glory Hospice proudly provides hospice and palliative care throughout:
As a locally owned hospice, we’re deeply connected to the communities we serve. Our team understands the importance of timely, dependable care and works closely with patients, families, and healthcare partners to ensure support feels seamless.
Not sure if we serve your area? Contact us, we’re happy to help.
The Difference Compassionate Care Makes
When families choose Grace and Glory Hospice, they often experience:
- Greater peace and comfort, knowing expert support is available anytime
- Reduced stress and uncertainty about next steps
- Improved symptom management and quality of life
- Fewer emergency situations due to proactive care
- More meaningful time at home with loved ones
- Confidence in care decisions, guided by experienced nurses
- Relief from caregiver burden, with education and 24/7
- backup support
- A sense of control, even during uncertain times
You deserve care that honors your values, respects your wishes, and supports your family with genuine compassion.
What Patients Are Saying About Us
Get the Support You Deserve in the Bay Area
If you’re considering hospice or palliative care in San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Joaquin County, Grace and Glory Hospice is here to listen and guide you.
Call us anytime at (650) 898-5784 to speak with a member of our care team, or visit our contact page.
You don’t need to have all the answers. That’s what we’re here for.