Mission Hospice

Mission Hospice, located at 625 Fair Oaks Ave in South Pasadena, has served the Greater Los Angeles area since 1997, mainly helping people and their families during end-of-life care, and what you get here is a clinic and medical center that provides hospice services to people either in their own homes or in places like skilled nursing, assisted living, or board and care facilities, so there's no dedicated hospice inpatient unit, but the care staff do come round-the-clock, with nurses, aides, and even a chaplain who handles spiritual support and attends memorial services, and everyone works together for the well-being of both patient and family. Residents at Mission Hospice get nursing care day and night, with an emphasis on dignity and respect, and there's a reputation for staff who don't only do their jobs but also comfort folks in coma or near the end, checking in regularly, giving emotional support, and talking to families, not just handling the medical part but giving human connection, too. You'll find the community itself is small and supportive, with studio room layouts, and a peaceful environment that tries to help residents and their loved ones feel comfortable. They've been Medicare-certified since 1996, they're Joint Commission accredited, and have a staff that's experienced in handling high acuity cases, which means they know how to help people with serious health needs, and you'll see a focus on personal choice and care plans that fit what the patient and family want. They work Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, and are closed on weekends for in-office needs, but hospice staff provide patient care 24/7 wherever folks reside, so families usually don't have to worry about being left on their own. Most people who use Mission Hospice get services in their own homes - over 75%, on average - and while it's not a faith-based place and doesn't offer veterans or pediatric programs, they do have a chaplain if you want spiritual support, and families often praise the extra effort the staff puts in, as shown by a single 5-star review that's been posted. The hospice holds a median daily patient load from 50 to 124, and the quality ranking sits at 71 out of 100, which is above the national average, though there aren't any major awards or active quality programs listed. Room and board pricing details aren't publicly posted, so you'll have to ask directly for costs, and while Mission Hospice doesn't run bereavement groups for the wider community, they do aim to support each patient's medical, emotional, and spiritual needs during care. You can expect the team to be attentive, supportive, and present, and the atmosphere aims for warmth and calm so people can keep their dignity and comfort at the center of things during a difficult time.