This past month, YoloCares took care of my California family, and they did so with professionalism, compassion, and a focus on aligning their values, and the things that were most important to them, with the care received. This organization is top-notch. The people who work here are highly trained professionals who happen to be good people with compassionate hearts. read more

Update: 1/22022: Not how I wanted to start my new year with a reduced rating.. Why two stars? I don't have time to reminisce when I chose to go with Yolo. I am so upset, and livid. Not just for me, but because my son's count on me for guidance and I failed them. The last week, constant calls were made and we were relying on the right direction from the staff and the correct information.. We were told if we wanted to take my ex off of hospice, we would just have to call them. I just wanted to get him in the hospital, because of not drinking or eating (3 days), and now blood in urine (2 days increasing). I called yesterday morning, and they said they would meet us at the hospital to sign. No one ever showed, and finally got a call after calling them. Why am I upset? When the staff came out and attempted to give him them his needed medications, they failed. Yes he was agitated and refusing.. but yes this man has a brain tumor and his refusing or saying no, along with confusion and extreme aphasia.. just stop trying?. As each call got worse his care team never came up with an action plan.. Another gripe, every time I was told they would call me back, never happened.. Even the hospital shook their head, because of this situation. I would never want our situation to happen on anyone, so please keep calling when they don't return calls.. and push for them to be more active .. be the voice for your loved ones.. read more

This is a copy of my review found under "Yolo Hospice". So 3 stars is an average of 5 stars and 1 star. 5 stars is for the services they provide during the day..and for their home care, BUT they get only 1 star because of utter failure to address the needs of a person (and his/her family) when death is just a matter of days away (1 star for total lack of this service) and the person canNOT stay in their home. While not yet ready for hospice care, husband and I attended one of YoloCares/Yolo Hospice's presentation and then we made a trip to their Davis facility. All nice BUT what happens when you near the end of your life (approx 10 days or so to go) and you desperately need 24/7 hr care BUT your family is dog-tired & most likely financially busted ? Who will comfort you with their constant hospice training (& medical know-how) during this important time in your life--and do so even if you have ZERO insurance? YoloCares aka Yolo Hospice-- this is a huge GAP in your non-profit services. Typically, what happens in such cases, the family sucks it in even more & keeps on trying to care for their family member in the home....or they put you into a busy hospital (IF there's insurance for that) Or the family ignores you. (Ignores? Yes, this happened to my former brother-in-law living out of state.) Or you opt for assisted living because you cannot bear to see your family suffer anymore. How many Yolo County people are dying in pain and/or within a cold or an unsanitary environment, or "choosing" an assisted-dying approach.. because there's no special, heart-based place for them to go when their needs are the greatest? Goodness YoloCares--- Now that you've got your nice building in Davis, with its beautiful fountain and pleasing grounds-- can you consider raising gobs of $ again? BUT this time for a house..or even old motel-- remodeled--in the style of Celia's House, Medford, Oregon -- https://celiashousehospice.org/ or "Christopher House" Austin TX-- https://www.hospiceaustin.org/our-services/christopher-house/ ---- A place where the dying person can be within a warm, caring environment and his/her family members aren't being sent to an early grave trying to keep up with 24/7 needs. AND/or the family isn't having to wipe out their savings in order to get more intensive skilled nursing within the home. PLEASE can't this be next on your list? read more

An incredible community with experienced knowledgeable and gracious staff. My family, and I am sure countless others, could not be more grateful. Thank you! read more

It's hard to express how grateful our family is to this wonderful organization. Yolo Hospice provided tender support for my father during his final decline in 2002. The experience was so positive that 15 years later, when my mother learned at age 96 that her own medical situation was terminal, she immediately enrolled herself in Yolo Hospice's pre-hospice palliative service. I cannot overstate what a relief it was for me, as primary caregiver, to know that her needs were being monitored and coordinated by caring experts. When the time came, the transition to hospice care was seamless. Mom's hospice team included a nurse, home health aide, social worker, chaplain, and a volunteer who became a treasured friend. Every team member was loving, attentive and helpful, not only to Mom but also to me as caregiver. It was so comforting for the family to see that with this loving care, Mom's final months were comfortable and contented. read more

Yolo Hospice cared for my wife when she was terminally ill. The care in every regard was everything that our health care system should be, but isn't. From the front line nurses to the home health aids, volunteer care, the pharmacist who made a personal pain medication delivery at 10 pm on a Friday night, to the chaplain, all were deeply committed to making her comfortable. Attention was also given to the extended family, and especially to me as the primary caregiver. The compassion and understanding never stopped. Help was available any time of any day, and we used it. Pain control was superb. The staff knew how to make maximum use of the pain relief tools available. After she died I did bereavement groups at Yolo Hospice as well. That service helped me realize that I was not alone. The counselors were supportive professionals who were well trained. I cannot recommend Yolo Hospice strongly enough. This not for profit organization is motivated by comfort care, not shareholder profit. read more

I have observed Yolo Hospice from the inside for more than 10 years as a volunteer visiting patients and their families, and now as a volunteer on their board. Yolo Hospice is a 40-year-old nonprofit community organization with a big heart. I believe there is something special about people who go into this line of work, especially in a nonprofit setting: They understand struggle. Their hands and words are gentle. They really care. read more

The love and care provided by all the staff at Yolo Hospice is inspiring. I have watched, as a volunteer, how much value staff and volunteers put into each person they see. When I need Hospice care for myself or a loved one, I am confident the love will fill the room. read more

Yolo Hospice has the only pet-loss grief support group in the Sacramento region (at least that I could find). Having lost my first pet ever, I needed to talk to others with a similar mindset about our furry friends and how the loss of one can affect us. I went to one of their monthly support meetings, at which I found the facilitator, Tracy, to be truly compassionate and caring. She helped me understand that what I was feeling was normal, and gave me a place to share my experiences. Being able to connect with others who are experiencing the same grief helped me feel that I was not alone, and gave me some comfort. For anyone suffering from a pet loss, this is definitely a resource worth checking out. read more

When you are in the position to need hospice, you are overwhelmed and emotionally fragile. Making the call to Yolo hospice was the best thing I could have done for my father and our family. From the first call, to the RN and MSW who came to admit my dad to his regular nurse,and social worker, the aide, the volunteer and the threshold choir. We were all well taken care of. My dads pain got controlled he was able to spend time with his new great grand daughter, and our whole family. As he came closer to his end we were supported, and knew what to expect. he died so peacefully with many of his family around. The nurse came out in the middle of the night to be with our family and take care of the mortuary. I can not say enough about this agency and the angels that do the work. read more

We are so thankful to have found this resource! We were welcomed into the Stepping Stones program where our families needs, perspective and individual circumstances were taken into account. The group has been a good path towards healing from the death of a loved one and processing the various ways that this can impact our lives. read more