When it comes to hospice care, you have options — but who you choose makes all the difference.
Choose wisely. Choose Central Valley Hospice
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Welcome to Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine
Here and now. This is Hospice. This is Home.
Hospice isn’t about giving up—it’s about reclaiming the beauty of the present and finding comfort in the familiar.
Here, hospice is not about endings. It’s about anchoring in what feels like home. It’s the space where laughter still rings at the kitchen table, where a well-worn chair still holds warm embraces, and where the afternoon sun stretches softly across a quilt stitched with generations of memory.
At Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine, we believe care should carry the same weight as an heirloom—filled with meaning, memory, and quiet grace. Our mission is to bring beauty, peace, and dignity to every moment by surrounding patients with what matters most: family, comfort, and home.
Led by a triple board-certified, dual Harvard fellowship-trained physician and medical director, our team brings world-class expertise and heartfelt compassion to the bedside. We walk this path with empathy, reverence, and a deep understanding of the personal stories that shape each life.
Because in the end, what we carry forward isn’t just the care we received—it’s the feeling of being truly seen, heard, and loved.
A Philosophy Rooted in Compassion and Clarity
You Can’t Spell Hospice Without HOPE™
We believe in care that restores a sense of peace and purpose. While we may not always cure, we can always comfort, treat, and walk beside you.
That’s why our motto, Sometimes Cure, Often Treat, Always Care™, reflects not just a philosophy—but a promise.
We meet each day with hope, because even in life’s most delicate moments, there is room for laughter, connection, and meaning.
Where Moments Become Memories
Home is more than a place—it’s a feeling. A whisper of belonging, a quiet familiarity, a soft morning light through the window. Our care allows patients to remain surrounded by what matters most: their stories, their people, their peace.
Like an heirloom passed through generations, our care carries the warmth of memory and identity. We believe even a new beginning can become part of the story—rooted in the familiar, and moving forward with courage.
You Can't Spell Hospice Without HOPE(R)
Welcome to Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine
What Differentiates Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine?
When it comes to hospice care, you have options — but WHO you choose makes all the difference.
Choose wisely. Choose compassion. Choose expertise.
Choose Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine
At CVHPM, we believe no one should face a terminal illness alone. From the moment you welcome us into your life, we walk beside you — offering comfort, clarity, and care tailored to your needs and values.
This is more than medical care. It’s personal.
Whether you’re in the comfort of your own home or a care facility, we provide comprehensive hospice services — almost always at no cost to you — that honor both the patient and their loved ones. Our team delivers:
- Expert nursing care
- Home health aides
- Medications and medical equipment
- Spiritual and emotional support
- Counseling and grief resources
- And 24/7 access to compassionate guidance
Why Families Trust Us
At the heart of our agency is a team that leads with empathy and excellence. Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine is physician-led, family-owned, and built on a mission to help every patient live with dignity, peace, and meaning — right to the very end.
Because we care — deeply, intentionally, and individually.
That heart and soul flows through everything we do.
We’re not just a provider. We’re a presence — for this chapter, and every moment that matters within it.
Our Services
What is Hospice Care?
Hospice doesn’t mean death is at your doorstep. Even with a serious condition, life can still go on. Hospice is about making the remaining time, and ultimately the transition, as comfortable, peaceful and supported as it can be. Care is delivered wherever you are, almost always at no cost to you. Central Valley Hospice works with you to create a personalized and customized care plan. Click on the button below to learn more.
Medical Care
Central Valley's Hospice's Medical Director oversees all aspects of care and guides the team.
Registered Nurses directly manage the care of the patient and deliver comfort through expert pain and symptom management.
Certified Nursing Assistants help with personal needs such as bathing, feeding and more.
Specialized Medications for pain or symptoms related to the hospice diagnosis, as well as high quality Medical Supplies, are delivered directly to you.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) such as hospital beds, oxygen, etc. is delivered directly to you and set up by our equipment specialists, who will explain everything you need to know.
Registered Nurses directly manage the care of the patient and deliver comfort through expert pain and symptom management.
Certified Nursing Assistants help with personal needs such as bathing, feeding and more.
Specialized Medications for pain or symptoms related to the hospice diagnosis, as well as high quality Medical Supplies, are delivered directly to you.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) such as hospital beds, oxygen, etc. is delivered directly to you and set up by our equipment specialists, who will explain everything you need to know.
In addition to scheduled care, our staff is available and on-call anytime, day or night.
Spiritual Care
Social Workers provide emotional support and a listening ear, guiding the patient and family through all steps of the transition journey.
Chaplains offer spiritual support and counseling.
Spiritual care is available by clergy of all faiths.
Volunteers provide company, conversation, a pair of helping hands, and more.
Chaplains offer spiritual support and counseling.
Spiritual care is available by clergy of all faiths.
Volunteers provide company, conversation, a pair of helping hands, and more.
Ongoing Family Support
Throughout the journey, CVHPM staff work hand-in-hand with family members. Nurses provide education and guidance about ongoing caregiving, disease progression and the transition process.
Social workers arrange community services and other resources, help with end-of-life arrangements, and provide emotional support.
Respite care gives loved ones of home-based patients relief from caregiving, while the patient enjoys a brief stay at a partner care facility.
After the patient’s passing, our bereavement team provides 12 months of grief support and counseling and offers support groups and memorial services.
Explore Everything Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine Has to Offer
✔ Symptom Management & Comfort
✔ Expert Interdisciplinary Team
✔ Flexible Care Settings
✔ Certified support Staff
✔ Coordination with Community Resources
✔ Coordination with Community Resources
✔ Excellent Nursing Care Available
✔ 24/7 Telephone Support
✔ Emotional Support for Patients and Families
✔ Personalized Care Plans
✔ Spiritual Care Services
Our Benefits
Five Reasons Families Choose CVHPM
Care That Honors the Individual
We understand that life is lived in moments—in conversations, in shared meals, in the comfort of familiar surroundings. That’s why we tailor each care plan with sensitivity, empathy, and respect for what makes each patient unique.
A Team That Treats You Like Family
People blossom when surrounded by warmth. Our interdisciplinary team—nurses, aides, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers—supports patients and families with heartfelt care and human connection.
Rooted in the Central Valley, Trained by the World’s Best
Led by a triple board-certified, dual Harvard fellowship-trained physician raised in the Central Valley, our care blends advanced medical expertise with local cultural understanding and deep compassion. Support That Extends Beyond the Patient
Our mission is to care for the entire family. From emotional counseling and spiritual guidance to respite services and 12 months of grief support, we walk alongside your loved ones every step of the way. Presence That Matters
We are not just providers—we are companions. We show up with presence, empathy, and unwavering commitment. Because deep inside, we all harbor the need for familiarity and togetherness.
Care That Comes to You
Whether you're at home or in a care facility, CVHPM delivers hospice care wherever you are. Our services include:
Medical care directed by our board-certified hospice physician
Skilled nursing, personal care aides, and 24/7 support
Medications, durable medical equipment, and supplies delivered to your door
Emotional, spiritual, and social support tailored to your family’s needs
Ongoing bereavement care after the journey ends
2024
Year Established
1-on-1
Personalized Care
Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine – Our Mission
To Honor Life, Uplift the Human Spirit, and Empower Meaningful Moments at Home
At Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine, our mission is to walk alongside our patients and their families with compassion, respect, and unwavering support. We believe that every moment matters — and that even in the face of serious illness, life can still be full of connection, purpose, and peace.
We are dedicated to helping each individual make the most of the time they have, surrounded by the comfort of home and the people and activities they cherish. Whether it’s time spent in the garden, listening to a favorite song, sharing stories with loved ones, or simply enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, we honor these experiences as vital expressions of life.
Through personalized, holistic care rooted in hospice, palliative, lifestyle, and internal medicine, we preserve dignity, promote well-being, and guide each person toward comfort on their own terms. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: life should be lived with intention, no matter the chapter.
CVHPM Hospice Referral Form
Please download this form and fill out, then fax back to the number below please.
502-496-0152
A Legacy of Care, a Future of Hope
Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine is the only hospice in the region led by a board-certified fellowship trained hospice medical director with both Harvard medical training and deep local roots. We’re proud to bring this level of excellence and heart to every home we serve—ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.
Let Us Walk With You
Choosing hospice care is a deeply personal decision. At CVHPM, we’re here to ensure it’s also a peaceful one.
You and me. Here and now.
This is hospice. This is home.
Contact us to learn more about our services and how we can support you and your family.
Testimonials
"When my father needed hospice care, we wanted him to remain at home where he felt most comfortable. Central Valley Hospice Palliative Medicine made that possible. Their team provided expert medical care, emotional support, and guidance every step of the way. They ensured my dad was pain-free and at peace, while also giving our family the reassurance and help we needed. We are forever grateful for their compassion and professionalism."
— Lisa R.
— Lisa R.
"Dr. Grandhe brought a sense of calm and dignity to my grandmother’s final months at home. The caregivers were attentive, respectful, and incredibly kind, always ensuring she was comfortable and that we, as a family, had the support we needed. They didn’t just care for her medical needs—they cared for her as a person, and that made all the difference. Their presence turned a difficult time into one filled with love and meaningful moments."
— David L.
— David L.
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