At the Heart of Home Health and Hospice Care

Home Health & Hospice Services that keep people at home, independent and treated with dignity are the heart of Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, formerly known as the Visiting Nurse Association.

	Volunteers are at the heart of loving care at Serenity House.

Over 30,000 Visits by dedicated Health Professionals are made each year to homes in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria. Care is provided for all who are sick, injured, disabled or dying who qualify for home health or hospice services.

Home Care provides Skilled Nursing Services to the homebound who want to remain comfortable in their homes. Social workers and nursing staff work closely with patients and their families to create and maintain a supportive in-home care system. The goal is to ensure the patient's safety and comfort, as well as to address the needs of their caregivers.

Physical, Speech & Occupational Therapy Services are available to injured and disabled individuals who are homebound, including those recovering from orthopedic surgeries and strokes.

Hospice Care at Home is provided by a team of nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, a physician and over 100 trained volunteers. Services and support are extended to the terminally ill as well as the entire family.

Serenity House provides 24-hour care in a home-like, residential setting. Medical, social, emotional and spiritual support are offered to those patients seeking comfort and dignity during the last days of their life.

Visiting Care & Companions provides personal care and assistance at home. This program responds to the need for additional non-medical support at home to continue recovery and to help the frail elderly remain independent in their own homes.

In-Home Respite and Bath Care is offered by certified nursing assistants and home health aides to help families and allow clients to remain self-sufficient. Charity care is provided thanks to grants from the United Way and the Area Agency on Aging, as well as individual donations from the community.

Our deepest thanks to our dedicated staff, volunteers, friends and supporters who sustain our vital community mission.

The Community Loan Closet provides free medical equipment to the frail and disabled, supported entirely by private gifts and grants. The Loan Closet is open Monday- Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

Community Education is another vital part of Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care. Adult Children of Aging Parents, The Art of Caregiving, and a Men’s Health Series are just a few of the recent workshops and classes offered free to the community. Call 690-6274 for Speakers Bureau information for your group or organization.