HOSPICE CARE IN LOS ANGELES & ORANGE COUNTY
Compassionate Hospice Care at
Home,
Wherever Home Is.
Comfort-focused care for people with a serious illness and steady support for the families who love them. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Care You Can Count On In Every Sense
Hospice is care for people with a serious illness who have chosen to focus on comfort instead of curative treatment. It is not giving up.
The goal is better symptom control, fewer trips to the hospital, and more meaningful time at home, wherever your loved one lives: a private home, assisted living, a board-and-care home, or a skilled nursing facility.
Our hospice services include skilled nursing, hospice aides, social work, spiritual care, medications and equipment related to the hospice diagnosis, and all four Medicare levels of hospice care.
2019 Serving Families Since
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Medicare-Certified Hospice
LA & Orange County, 24/7
Why Families Choose
Next Care Hospice
Compassionate & Personalized Care
Every patient gets a care plan built around their comfort, dignity and wishes, and we adjust it as needs change.
A Care Team You Can Name
Care is led by our Medical Director and Robert Veseley, RN, BSN, with a licensed clinical social worker, a spiritual counselor and hospice aides.
Support for the Whole Family
Caregiver education, emotional and spiritual support, and grief support for up to 13 months after a loss
24/7 Available When You Need Us
A hospice team member is always one phone call away including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Care in Your Language
Our team speaks English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Korean. Free interpreter services, including sign language, are available too
NOT SURE IF IT'S TIME FOR HOSPICE?
Compassionate & Personalized Care
We treat every patient like family, with care centered on comfort and dignity.
Experienced Clinical Team
Our team brings expertise, compassion, and calm support to every family.
Support for the Whole Family
We offer guidance, resources, and emotional support for loved ones.
24/7 Available When You Need Us
We are here with responsive care, communication, and support when it matters.
Ready to start your journey to recovery
Accredited for Quality Care
Next Care Hospice meets the nation's highest standard for safety and quality in patient care.
Next Care Hospice is accredited by The Joint Commission, licensed by the State of California, and certified by Medicare. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval means our care has been reviewed against national standards for patient safety and quality.
Meet Our Care Team
MEET OUR CARE TEAM
Hospice is personal. Here are the people who lead your loved one’s care, from the first call through bereavement.
Medical Director Name, MD/DO]
Medical Director
Medical oversight of every patient’s plan of care, working with each patient’s own physician.
Robert Veseley, RN, BSN
Director of Patient Care Services
Leads nursing and clinical care, making sure every plan protects comfort, dignity and quality of life.
Jacqueline Melkonyan, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Counsels patients and families, and connects them with resources and support.
Theodore (Ted) Stefan
Spiritual Counselor & Bereavement Coordinator
Offers spiritual and emotional support, and walks with families through grief.
Mildred Benitez, LVN
Intake Specialist
Guides families through referral and admission so care can start smoothly.
Emilyn Rangel
Business Office Manager & Community Relations
Works with physicians and community partners, and helps families with business and billing questions.
Gina Petrosyan
Chief Executive Officer
Leads the organization’s strategy, operations and partnerships.
Four Levels of Hospice Care,
Matched to Changing Needs
Medicare defines four levels of hospice care. Our team moves your loved one between them as their needs change.
01
Routine Home Care
Regular visits and symptom management wherever the patient lives.
02
Continuous Home Care
Extended nursing support during a short-term symptom crisis.
03
General Inpatient Care
A short inpatient stay when pain or symptoms can't be managed at home.
04
Inpatient Respite Care
Up to five days of inpatient care so family caregivers can rest.