My family didn't have much time to research hospices but we picked faith and hope based on the good…read morereviews. I couldn't be happier with the service we received. Everything happened so fast and faith and hope was so helpful and knowledgeable and compassionate through everything. They really care about the patient and the family. I would recommend Faith and Hope to anyone needing hospice services.

Hospice should ease the burden for both the person who is dying and their family; not make things…read moremore difficult. I urge you to carefully consider this before contracting with any hospice provider. Unfortunately, our experience with Faith & Hope made an already painful situation even harder. In April 2025, my mom suffered a massive stroke. She was placed under Continuous Care (CC), which meant she required critical, around-the-clock nursing support. We were told her case would be re-evaluated after three days. However, the care was stopped in less than 24 hours and we were given only 4 hours' notice that services would be discontinued. At that point, it was clear our needs no longer aligned with Faith & Hope's philosophy of care. We scrambled to hire private help on extremely short notice. That night, my mom was in significant pain & experienced agitation. She needed her medication adjusted and an increase of the dosage frequency to help manage her symptoms. The next day, we made final attempts to Faith & Hope to reassess mom's eligibility for CC, even though the on-call night nurse, when we asked, did acknowledge that we were free to seek another hospice provider. We waited all day for a response from Faith & Hope, but heard nothing. Faced with another evening without adequate care, we transferred my mom to a different hospice. They gave us the right care without hesitation. Sadly, our mom passed away only 4 days later. The only positive experience we had with Faith & Hope was with Nurse Theresa. She cared for my mom with compassion, dedication and a true commitment to patient advocacy. Theresa's thoughtfulness and support helped guide my brothers and me through an incredibly challenging time, and for that we are deeply grateful.

Hard to believe a medical service can be as attentive as a fine dining restaurant, but that is what…read morethis was. We used Five Star for about five days. Medicare and Optum covered the hospice side. I paid separately for 24/7 caregivers through Sincere Care Services, which I chose because I wanted Cantonese and Mandarin speakers so my mother would be more comfortable. Five Star was recommended by the Optum physician on staff. Separately, a family member recommended them too, through a friend whose father had passed the week before. I checked their ratings on Yelp and Google before moving forward, and I am extremely happy with the service we got from start to finish. This is the point where you decide between more hospital intervention, which can be painful, and accepting the situation and moving to hospice. Hospice is the wedding coordinator for a peaceful death. Things can still go wrong even when you plan everything perfectly, but Five Star was there at every step to handle whatever came up. The rough sequence for anyone about to do this: 1. Decide on hospice. 2. Line up caregivers. They are separate from Five Star, but Five Star will point you to good ones. I wanted Chinese-speaking caregivers and Mark made it happen. 3. Coordinate with the hospital on transportation. 4. Be home to receive the supplies. 5. Be home when your loved one arrives. Have a bottle of distilled water ready for the oxygen machine. 6. Have the nurse and the caregiver both there so you can learn the comfort meds. 7. I used 24/7 caregivers on 12-hour shifts. I made a point of being there whenever a new caregiver came on, so I could walk them through the medications and get their phone number. Nurses came once a day to check on my mother since she was close. You do not have to be there the whole time, but I tried to be there for shift changes. One thing I wish I had watched more closely was bowel movements. My mother had been constipated since the hospital because she was not eating. Another tip: put together a playlist of beautiful music to play in the room. Otherwise it is silence, or your loved one is listening to caregivers talk and scroll on their phones. Even when your loved one is not responsive, they are still listening and drifting in and out. Tell them everything will be okay. Thank them for everything they did for you. I think it helps them go peacefully. Anytime I needed something, Mark was a text or a call away and he always answered. Again, they are the wedding coordinators for a loved one's passing, and they will do everything within their power to help you through it.

The owner and staff were incredibly kind and compassionate during a very difficult time.read more

They took great care of my grandmother. Compassionate and caring staff. Recommend them 10/10.read more

Although you's gave my mom adequate care, above and beyond. One thing that was lacking was the…read moreacknowledgement of my Moms passing. Upon notifying Hospice about the passing of my Mom, no sentiment of my Loss was given to me. I know you deal with death all the time, but a little condolence of my Loss would have meant so much to me, even a mailed card would have been nice. I had assumed the company sent out condolences to the families of patients who pass.

At age 92 our mother needed assistance. We met with George and Narine to explain our family needs…read moreand Minoru Home fit the bill. Her care giver provides help 3 days a week. She assists with meals, takes mom on walks, assures she takes her medication and provides her with friendship. Its been a positive experience for mom and a big help for the family. If you are looking for help at home with your love ones call Minoru Homes.

We were doing a research to hire some help for my wife and I. We liked George and his wife right…read moreaway. The accommodated us and our needs. And, the lady who comes 2x a day is just fabulous. I truly recommend BrightStar.

Con Corino was the best! Linda, the owner is awesome and her staff were so attentive to our father…read morewho was there for 7 months before passing, he was so well taken care of and loved by everyone! The house and yards are well maintained . A great backyard space to visit your loved one on a beautiful Pasadena day ! I would highly recommend Con Corino for your loved one . Linda and staff kept us well informed and updated on our father at all times and we could visit him every day with no problem at all! Thank you again Linda and staff - you're the best ! Kathy C.

Best in the business! I have vetted and selected several elder care facilities in Southern…read moreCalifornia for my mom over the last decade, and I've never seen one as extraordinary and professional in its quality of care as Con Carino. The owner is a gifted provider who hires carefully and offers the highest quality medical management and life quality for her clients. And she takes good care of their families, too. If you have a family member in need and there's an open spot, grab it! It's a rarity in today's care-giving community. You'll be forever grateful for their help. By Lori M.

My grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and was declining after receiving only two chemo…read moretreatments so we decided to place him in a hospice. Paradise hospice made the transition so smooth and painless for us. They made sure that he was as comfortable as he can be given the situation. The care and treatment they provided was just like that of a family members. They made things as easy as things could be in this difficult time for him and the rest of my family. I definitely would not look anywhere else for care! They are amazing!

After one set back after another and 3 months without chemo for multiple myeloma my mother decided…read moreshe wanted to come home under hospice care. My family had chosen to go with the hospice care group suggested by her oncologist. However one of my mother's nurses told us we should consider Paradise Hospice. My sister met with Vicky and she immediately told us we were going with Paradise and canceling the other hospice group. My mother came home, Vicky met us there and I knew we made the right decision. Vicky and her team are warm and friendly. They made my mother's transition so comfortable not only for her but also for me and my sisters. They were available at any time of the day to answer questions and were incredibly responsive and understanding. I'd recommend Paradise Hospice to anyone in a heartbeat.

My spouse was transported to The "Caring House" of the Montrose Hospice, Inc. The homelike…read moreresidence was private and beautifully arranged. A doctor from Kaiser Permanente was also assigned to care and watch over my spouse after he had been moved from the nearby Kaiser Permanente Hospital. The people caring for him could only be described as angels. Gentle, softspoken, caring and watchful day and night. I could not have hoped for a better or more beautiful hospice than what I witnessed. Visitation was in complete privacy and the parting peaceful.

I can't say enough Thank You to Montrose Hospice team for being there on the most challenging days…read moreof our departing loved one and for the family. Thankfully we were recommended to Montrose Hospice who was there every step of the way to help and taking great care of my mom. The genuine dedication and professionalism by Ani Melkumyan was apparent from day one. She organized everything quickly knowing the urgency of the needed care. We were explained the process and kept informed of the care details while being reassured and emotionally supported. She was always there for our calls and questions. Anything needed was handled promptly. The nurses were so amazing, they were skilled, attentive and compassionate. They cared for my mom with utmost dignity and respect that she deserved. Thank you Montrose Hospice team for the great service you provided to my mom and for making her last remaining days on this earth a calm and comfortable experience. We truly appreciate every single one of you and your great services.

My father passed away two days ago and Mission Hospice was literally there. Their care staff was…read moreincredible - very kind and loving to my dad. And very respectful to my family, especially my mother. Mission Hospice made the final few months of my father's life much better, both physically and emotionally. They not only provided top-notch medical and physical care, they also helped my dad emotionally with musical visits and volunteer companions. Mission Hospice was also very good at responding to my mother's particular needs and requests - they did their best to cater no only to my dad, but to my mom. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Incredible challenging times we have in life and you want to have this team support your family…read morewhen it's your family's turn. I believe that after 6 interviews with hospice organizations we found Mission Hospice Pasadena to have evolved from your typical end of life thought process. Our lead Merci and her team RN Kathleen, LVN, Darling and Gail, Social Workers, Angela, Admin Nurse, Sang, Chaplin, Angy, Nutritionist and Sonia, Bather will lovingly help us with my "Ama's" (Mother) journey with late stage Alzheimer's. Supportive, attentive and the utmost in bedside manner.

Unique Hospice has been wonderful from the moment I called them to the death of my mother and…read moreafter. Vanessa who answered the phone answered all my questions and got back to me in a timely fashion. She didn't miss a thing and once we were signed up I felt great relief knowing I had this company on board to walk me through this process. I called on a Monday, the nurse Amanda came to assess mom that afternoon and we had approval for services within an hour. By the next morning all sorts of equipment was delivered; it was amazing how quickly they worked. The next day Juliet the RN came and checked out mom. Both nurses were so kind and gentle with my mom. Juliet went over the transitioning signs and other information that was very helpful to me in knowing what to expect. She spent a lot of time with me, I never felt rushed; Juliet's care was genuine. Communication was top notch; I received text notifications every time Juliet was going to come by. Both Juliet and Joyce the social worker arrived within minutes of my mom transitioning and it was so comforting to have them here. I had interviewed other hospice companies in the past and while the people I met with were nice, they felt a bit fake. I did not feel this way about Unique Hospice. Their attention and care is real and very respectful. I highly recommend Unique Hospice to walk through this difficult time with you. Thank you Vanessa for your excellent immediate communication and support with questions that I had. Thank you Joyce for your attention and compassion and for talking me through this grieving process. Thank you Juliet for being here for me and my mom. I am thankful for you and your knowledge and kindness.

Unique has my heart. Their nurses are exceptional, active listeners, great communicators,…read moreexceptionally skilled and compassionate caregiving professionals. Even when my father had to be discharged from hospice, the nurses could not have been any more compassionate and understanding. I'm beyond grateful for the hospice care they gave.

My mother and I contacted Oasis about six months ago because she needed help with various…read moreactivities at home. The Oasis office staff interviewed us to find out our needs and to match caregiver personalities with my mother's. We immediately felt we could trust them. At first, there were two who weren't good matches, but within about two weeks, Oasis had set us up with three absolutely fantastic caregivers. They are kind, hard-working women, and enjoyable to be around, which is very important since they spend a lot of time with my mother. They help her with tasks around the house and are nearby to be sure she is safe as she goes about her activities. The day caregiver drives her to the grocery store, hair and nail salons, and various other appointments. They also help with baking, watch TV with her in the evening, and have interesting conversations. Overall, they have given her independence and have given the family peace of mind that someone is with her to look out for her health and safety.

Lousy company we had an appointment for today for orientation to discuss my needs, and the owner…read morehimself canceled the appointment without discussing it with us they said because they do not provide one day services, but they don't realize we needed it for multiple days not just one day. It was the owner of the company that canceled it. It was his name on the email. I do not recommend this company. They obviously don't care about people that need help. They don't even feel you need an explanation as to why they canceled this company deserves every bad review that they receive.