Great services! They are quite experienced and can handle many different situations that may come…read moreabout. They have been helping a tremendous amount with my grandfather who is an Alzheimer's patient. Everyone is extremely kind and caring. They have been able to work around our busy schedules and are quite flexible with timings. Sabrina is great and extremely helpful! She always replies right away when she is contacted. I'm very glad we found reliance hospice care! I would 10/10 recommend to anyone who is in need of this service.

Reliance hospice care provided excellent service. Their professional team worked with care and…read morewere very observant. we were treated like family, I'm glad we came to this hospice

Great Company I'm a…read morenew caregiver with Beacon Home Care and have had a great experience so far! The company is very professional, organized, and welcoming. Calista and Maria have both been extremely helpful, kind, and professional throughout the process. I'm excited to be part of such a great team and look forward to growing with Beacon Home Care!

I have only been a client for just ten days or so, so I've only had a couple of interactions with…read morecaregivers -- who seemed kind and capable. However, I would really like to commend their administration, particularly Linda Conners, who has worked with me daily since I first contacted Beacon for assistance with my mom. She has been exceptionally kind, compassionate and concerned for our situation and well-being. She has been extremely flexible, available and responsive to our needs. Our experience came first and business arrangements came second. I can't imagine having anyone make this a better experience during a difficult time.

Our family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by Hope Hospice during my…read moremother-in-law's final stages of life. From the very beginning, the nurses and care team demonstrated an extraordinary level of kindness, professionalism, and respect. They not only ensured her comfort and dignity at every step, but also supported our entire family with empathy and understanding during an incredibly difficult time. Every interaction reflected genuine care and a commitment to making her final days as peaceful as possible. The staff was attentive, responsive, and highly skilled, always taking the time to address our questions and concerns. Their presence brought us reassurance and comfort when we needed it most. We cannot thank Hope Hospice enough for the exceptional care they provided. We wholeheartedly and confidently recommend their services to anyone seeking compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care for a loved one.

Gentle care -- they actually spoke to the patient other hospice interviewers spoke to the family…read moremembers, ignoring the patient sitting in the room-- our loved one passed on after five days with Hope in the manner he was promised--this is from our experience in the winter of 2020. Some of the more current reviews are troubling. I would-today-be hesitant to use them unless I had numerous backup numbers etc and knew their backup pharmacy. Dying is a once in a lifetime experience. There's no room for apologies from a company in THIS industry.

Hospice care for my Mother was exceptional. Any concerns were handled 24/7…read more Colby Perez explained all the unfamiliar phases that are part of the hospice process. Her support was well needed and the personal care she provided to both my Mother & myself helped through this difficult time. I felt that the support I received was beyond expectations. After researching for hospice care, I chose With Grace because of their high ratings and they delivered.

So our family has had the opportunity to work with, With Grace, on two separate occasions. My aunt…read morewent under their care at the end of 2024, and was on hospice for 3 months before passing. They were caring and compassionate and spent the necessary time needed to answer any questions or to just put my uncles mind at ease that she was being looked after. Colby was exceptional at gently talking with him and explaining her decline. Fast forwarding to this past week, my uncle who started off 2026, in the hospital with some unexpected issues, declined quickly. After 12 days he came home on hospice and our logical choice was to use With Grace once again. We were blessed by the staff, but Colby in particular. She checked in on him daily and would gently talk with him and play calm music for him during her visits. When he became non-responsive she would continue to check in on him to monitor each stage and to make sure that he was comfortable. I appreciated her communication with me, our caregiver, and her amazing and calm approach. Each step of the process and engagement with their staff with both my aunt and my uncle, were exceptional.

I can't say enough good things about Suncrest Hospice. They have been so supportive for my husband…read moreand myself. Always responded immediately and very helpful through this most difficult time. I highly recommend them

Judging by the reviews here that are more recent, it looks like Suncrest stepped up their game…read moresomewhat. I certainly hope so. My experience with my mother mirrored the lesser views. The staff themselves were great. The nurse was great. The chaplain was great. The social worker was great. The caregiver was great. However, she was in agony until the last 24 hours of her life, when she slipped into a coma. I wish I had been better educated, for example, I did not know what terminal agitation was. We were only offered oral morphine and Ativan. I wish we could've been offered something more even if it involved transferring her to a nursing home. She never saw a doctor, even though he signed the death certificate. The staff individually were very nice and kind, but it seemed like the repertoire for agitation and pain management were very limited. I wish I had been provided with more options. I was checking to see if things had improved over the last four years and it looks like they have and I certainly hope so.

We only needed help a couple of afternoons each week while my dad recovered from surgery, so I…read morewasn't sure an agency would even take on such a small schedule. Gulraj met with our family early on and helped us navigate the recovery process, which put us at ease right away. Right at Home was upfront about the process of finding the right caregiver, and once they did, everything went smoothly. Our caregiver has been dependable, kind, and genuinely interested in helping my dad regain his independence.

I have spoken with many home care agencies, and by far, Gulraj and his team stand out as…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, resourceful, and highly competent. Their authenticity and kindness truly made an impression on us, and we felt heard, supported, and valued throughout every interaction. Finding care for a family member does not have to feel overwhelming when you are working with the right team. Gulraj and his team have a genuine passion and commitment to senior care, which is evident in the way they work together to support families and how they communicated with us. Their quality of care truly sets them apart from other home care agencies in the area. Gulraj and his team are truly exceptional, and I highly recommend their services.

I am grateful that Good Samaritan introduced me to Vitas Healthcare because I don't know what I…read morewould've done without that option being offered to me. My wife was admitted to San Jose's Good Samaritan Hospital in late November 2024 thru the ER, then cardio floor, then ICU, and back to cardio. This was after series of hospitalizations and rehabs over a five year period or so. She lost her appetite, became agitated and suspicious of being in a strange place. The attending doctors didn't know what to do. After consulting with the palliative care doctor and discussing with immediate family, hospice was the option I decided for my wife because staying in the hospital was not helping. She was released on December 11, 2024 and transported back to the board & care home that she had only started in early November. The local San Jose Vitas team that cared for my wife was tremendous and there have been no out of pocket expenses throughout. Vitas coordinated and setup a hospital bed, oxygen compressor, other supplies and meds for my wife working with staff at the care home. She continued not wanting to eat, and her physical self rapidly declined. A month after she returned from Good Samaritan she passed away on January 8, 2025. The entire team maintained contact with me on her situation because it changed from weekly to 24 hour care quickly. The team includes a case manager nurse (Jackie), social worker (Hyun Ah), doctor (Dr Han Yu), CNA (Agatha), on-call nurses, and chaplain. I am particularly thankful for Vitas because they offer counseling and therapy through their chaplains. I asked Jonah if he could officiate for my wife's memorial service at sea in late January; and he agreed to also compose her eulogy with me. About a week after our service, I reached out to nurse Adina who was with my wife when she died because I felt guilty not being there. She was so kind and reassured me that my wife peacefully passed and was in no pain. That my wife felt the presence of our family who visited days earlier and carried that with her. Chaplain Jonah and I maintained a year long connection through weekly therapy sessions, and recently continued with a three month bereavement dinner group he coordinated for other members that have lost loved ones. Making those connections has been comforting because it does help to know that you're not alone and that others going through this process are also having a difficult time because grief is not a simple thing to deal with, and different for each person. It is an ongoing journey learning to navigate loss and grief.

Vitas helped care of my grandpa and we are incredibly grateful for the care and support they…read moreprovided. A special thank you to RN Marina Pules and Dr. Rajagopalan for their kindness, compassion, and professionalism. They made a very difficult time easier for our family and always treated us with dignity and respect. We truly appreciate everything they did and highly recommend this hospice!

For someone reason my first review did not post and so I am resubmitting because I want to share…read morewith all of you our experience with Sonata Hospice. In late October of 2025, our family was scrambling to find a hospice care provider for my mother in law. Finding a reliable hospice provider for a loved one is a daunting task often made under stressful circumstances. Our family, after extensive searching and disappointing recommendations from other sources, found Sonata Hospice through positive online reviews on Yelp. This review comes from a genuine family who utilized their services for a critical 10-day period. The level of care provided by the entire Sonata team to both our loved one and our family was amazing and far exceeded our expectations. We felt completely confident that our loved one was in excellent hands, and we as a family felt fully supported throughout this difficult process. Several team members deserve specific commendation for their outstanding professionalism and genuine compassion: Rachael (Nurse/Case Manager): Rachael was outstanding. Her work is a true blessing and a calling. She provided expert clinical care while simultaneously offering immense comfort to our family. The attentiveness she provided our loved one was consistent with the level of care one gives their own family. Her clear communication, explaining procedures, answering questions, and involving us in the care plan was a model of professional and empathetic care giving. Marsha (Home Health Aide): Marsha treated our loved one with dignity and affection, like she was caring for a member of her family. Her hands-on care was superb. Maria (Chaplain): Maria brought much-needed peace, love, and spiritual support during a challenging time, helping us navigate the emotional and spiritual aspects of the process and providing our loved one with that extra level of care. The Office and After-Hours staff were consistently responsive and efficient in meeting all our immediate needs. The support they extended through the difficult moment when our loved one passed, provided ease and compassion during our time of grief. And our hearts were warmed when at her funeral we saw Rachael and Maria present and still supporting us. Deciding on end-of-life care is perhaps one of the most significant decisions a family can make. Concerns about the quality of care, trustworthiness, and prioritization of patient well-being over financial considerations are paramount. Sonata Hospice put those fears to rest. They are a trustworthy, compassionate, and highly professional organization that we wholeheartedly recommend to any family navigating the hospice journey. I hope this review makes the post and can provide another family with reassurance.

Sooo, I don't know how your relationship with hospice started, but here is mine…read more Our loved one was admitted to the hospital with some very serious medical issues. The hospitalist (treating doctor), sent around a palliative care doctor (doctor who specializes in improving the lives for people with serious illness), who explained that our loved one would benefit from hospice services. The doctor went on to explain that it doesn't mean our loved one was going to immediately pass away, but just that hospice, amongst many things, gives more care to people who need it and it was the hospital's opinion that our loved one would benefit from this service. She went on to recommend a hospice service her mom had and left me with "Great!", we'll check in tomorrow and let us know who you selected. "Wait, whut?!" So I only get *24 hours* to select the service providing critical care to my loved one? So with that, I was off to find a hospice service, but not confident it would be *the best* hospice service, if only given 24 hours to find them. I was lucky enough to think of someone I trusted (the Executive Director of our loved one's care home), who immediately provided me with five hospice services. We ended up with the first service we contacted, Sonata Hospice, on the basis that 1) they were very local to our loved one's care home (2 miles) 2) most of the nursing staff was local to the office 3) most of the nurses were educated with the issues of our loved one (they had the specific speciality within their RN designation) 4) the very arbitrary fact that the owner was born and raised in Berkeley and lives in San Diego and our loved one was born and raised in San Diego and lived in Berkeley for most of their life. (That is to say, by that time, I had a good feeling about them). I will just briefly state what happened to the other four services - two were very aggressive and just turned me off, the other was outside of their service area, and one didn't answer the phone. Sonata turned out to be the right choice! Our loved one got such stellar care, that a significant number of other resident's families saw what good care our loved one got (full bathing in the shower every other day, not a sponge bath, consistent specialized care and respectful and compassionate communication) that they actually switched from their hospice service to Sonata! Sonata provided exceptional care to our loved one. From the beginning, when meeting with the very knowledgeable and very thorough Director of Patient Care who comes to you and takes a medical history and gives her patient the "once over". The Certified Nursing Assistants come to provide patient hygiene and are extra eyes for the nurses (looking for skin issues, etc) to the volunteers who sit with patients (because, let's face it, family is not the bomb all the time) to the social workers and religious personnel; they all provided seamless medical expertise, compassionate care and super prompt service to our loved one. Another thing that makes Sonata outstanding is the way they treat their patient's families. Having your loved one in hospice is so stressful! Worries abound - are all the patient's issues being addressed, HOW are all the issues being addressed? What if something comes up? Sonata treats all the people involved with the patient (family, caregivers) with comprehensible and simple medical expertise (they never speak above you), compassionate understanding and most of all, they are available and ready to go if something comes up or are there if other issues come up and more discussion or action is needed. If their patient passes away, if needed, they provide grief support for everyone, even after the patient passes. Hospice has one of the hardest jobs in the world. They help patients through what may be their patient's last time on Earth. Patients are not super bueno with their situation as is also their family. They are tasked with providing medical expertise, end of life care and compassionate attention to everyone concerned (patient and family) in very emotional and could be tumultuous times. We entrusted Sonata Hospice with escorting our loved one through the last phase of their life. What we got was exceptional medical expertise, the most compassionate and caring staff ever, comprehensive care, not only for our loved one, but for our family too and 24-hour open communication. Hospice care is an essential need in palliative care. For my family and for all the reasons stated above, we are forever grateful to Sonata for the service provided to our family in a difficult time. They are our only choice for hospice care.

We had an outstanding experience with Family Matters, and I wanted to share this review because…read morethis is what exemplary care should look like. My 75-year-old mother underwent necessary brain surgery three weeks ago. Three days before surgery, she had a ground-level fall, tore her rotator cuff, and sustained a small fracture. Because the surgery could not be deferred, she proceeded as planned but required significant care at home afterward. She had been fully independent, and although she lives with my father, the caregiving needs were beyond his comfort level. I was able to help for a few days after her discharge, but it was clear they would need additional support for her to remain safely at home. The hospital nurses were wonderful, but my mom needed assistance even with basic tasks like repositioning in bed and using the restroom, as her left arm was immobilized. Our hospital care coordinator connected us with Amy, the client care manager for Family Matters, who met us at home right away. She performed a thorough evaluation and took the time to understand my parents' needs and preferences. Almost immediately, we were connected with KJ, the Director of Operations, who coordinated the caregiving schedule. She ensured an excellent match with caregivers and that coverage was consistent and reliable. Communication was seamless--KJ was always responsive and proactive with updates, and we never felt out of touch. My mom especially wanted to recognize her primary daytime caregiver, Maria. Maria was attentive, warm, and incredibly experienced, with over 20 years in caregiving. She is also an excellent cook and was especially skilled in helping my mom with more vulnerable tasks like showering. The other caregivers who supported nights and weekends were also wonderful. The team clearly put thought and care into matching personalities and backgrounds, which made a meaningful difference. Over the following weeks, my mom gradually regained her independence, and we were able to scale back care smoothly. The team made adjustments easy and seamless. We would absolutely use Family Matters again. This was our first experience with a caregiving service, and we were initially apprehensive, but they made the entire process easy, supportive, and reassuring. We would use them again in a heartbeat.

If they tell you they have plenty of staff and don't have staffing issues, don't believe them them…read more We've had plenty of staffing issues with this company. We get a lot of calls last minute of no one being able to come for that day and they don't have a replacement.

Redwood Hospice cared for our parent and the whole family during an unimaginable time of our lives…read more Dindo and the entire company, staff, admin, doctors, nurses and all personnel were the most caring and competent. They helped us immeasurably every step of the way and we are forever grateful.

Redwoods Hospice was absolutely incredible with my father and with me. You could tell that these…read morefolks went above and beyond for the families and patients they cared for. It wasn't just another job for them and they wanted to get to know my father. They walked me through what to expect during the last few days and weeks of my father's transition and made sure to be available for any questions. They responded quickly when we needed to increase visits for my dad and was sensitive and kind throughout. Shout out to Jay, Melissa, Maria, and most importantly Jen, who was there for us the whole way.