Hospice Care in San Pedro, CA - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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San Pedro Hospice, Inc.
Medicare Approved
Location: 2500 Via Cabrillo Marina #345, San Pedro, California 90731
Phone: (310) 241-0130

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Pervasis receives $920,000 in grants under QTDP program

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Contego Medical announces completion of $5.6 million Series B financing round

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Study finds distinct lower airways in children with cystic fibrosis

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Half of consumer-directed health plan enrollees say they would be likely to switch plans if given the opportunity

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MWellA online community promotes awareness on mental disorders

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Hospice Care

Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.