About Us
A higher standard of hospice care \u2014 privately owned, deliberately structured
Built Around a Simple Belief
Alameda Care Hospice was founded with a conviction that hospice care in the Bay Area could be better. Not incrementally better — fundamentally better. Our leadership saw firsthand what happens when caseloads grow too large, territories stretch too thin, and families become numbers in a system designed for volume.
So they built something different. A privately owned hospice, deliberately structured around smaller caseloads, focused care territories, and a service philosophy that treats every interaction — with patients, families, and referral partners — as an opportunity to demonstrate excellence.
We believe that the best clinical outcomes happen when clinicians have the time, the resources, and the organizational support to do what they were trained to do: provide exceptional care, without compromise.
Our Response Promise
Families in crisis shouldn't wait. Phone calls are returned promptly. Urgent evaluations are prioritized and coordinated the same day whenever possible. A nurse is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone.
This isn't a call center promise — it's a structural one. Smaller caseloads and focused territories mean our team can respond faster, because they aren't stretched across the map.
What Guides Us
Four principles that shape every decision we make
Clinical Rigor
Every care decision is guided by evidence-based protocols and proactive symptom management. We don’t wait for problems — we anticipate them.
Genuine Compassion
Compassion is not a slogan — it’s how we hire, train, and lead. Our team treats every patient and family the way they would treat their own.
Operational Excellence
From rapid response times to seamless coordination between disciplines, our operations are built to serve families without friction or delay.
Consistency
The same dedicated team visits your family every time. No revolving door. No strangers. Just familiar faces who know your name and your needs.
Our Leadership
Our leadership team built Alameda Care Hospice around three convictions: that service excellence and clinical excellence are not mutually exclusive, that private ownership enables better patient outcomes, and that every family deserves care delivered with genuine compassion and operational rigor.
They chose to keep the organization lean and focused — investing in clinician support and smaller caseloads rather than rapid expansion. The result is a hospice that referral partners trust and families remember for the right reasons.
Proudly Privately Owned
As a privately owned hospice, we answer to our patients and families — not to shareholders or corporate mandates. This independence allows us to prioritize care quality over volume, invest in our clinicians, and make decisions based on what's right rather than what's profitable.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Speak with a nurse today to learn how Alameda Care Hospice can support your family.