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CARE PARTNERS
Trusted Specialists.
Shared Values. Seamless
Support for Your Loved
One.
At Glen Park Senior Living, we believe that exceptional care doesn't stop at our front door. When a resident's needs extend beyond the walls of our community — whether for skilled nursing visits, palliative comfort, hospice support, or ongoing home health services — we are committed to ensuring that the same standard of compassion and excellence follows them.
That is why we have carefully selected a network of licensed, accredited care partners who share our values, meet our compliance standards, and align with our mission of treating every resident with dignity, respect, and personalized attention. These are not simply vendors — they are an extension of our care team.
Glen Park partners only with agencies that are fully licensed with the State of California, maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, and demonstrate a shared commitment to person-centered, compassionate care. Each partnership is reviewed regularly to ensure continued alignment with our standards and our residents' needs.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CARE OPTIONS
Hospice Care, Palliative
Care & Home Health —
What's the Difference?
These three types of care are often confused, and it's understandable why. They overlap in some ways but serve very different purposes. This guide will help you understand each one clearly so you can make the most informed decisions for your loved one.
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​Hospice Care
Hospice care is a specialized form of care for individuals who have a life-limiting illness and whose physician has determined that curative treatment is no longer the focus. It is not about giving up — it is about shifting the goal from treating a disease to honoring a life.
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Hospice care focuses on:
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Managing pain and physical symptoms so the resident is as comfortable as possible
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Providing emotional and spiritual support for both the resident and their family
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Coordinating all aspects of end-of-life care through an interdisciplinary team
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Offering bereavement support to families after a loved one passes
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Hospice can be provided right here at Glen Park — in the familiar surroundings of our community — so your loved one never has to leave a place that feels like home during this time.
When should hospice be considered?
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Hospice may be appropriate when a resident is living with a life-limiting illness such as advanced dementia, cancer, cardiac disease, lung disease, or kidney disease — and when the focus of care has shifted to quality of life and comfort. Specific indicators may include:
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Uncontrolled or increasing pain
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Significant decline in functional ability or appetite
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Increased shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing
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Repeated hospitalizations without sustained improvement
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Oxygen dependence or progressive weakness
Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most private insurance plans cover hospice care. Our team can help your family understand your coverage and navigate the process.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CARE OPTIONS
Palliative Care
Palliative care is often misunderstood as being the same as hospice. It is not. Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from pain, symptoms, and the stress of a serious illness — and it can be provided at any stage of illness, alongside curative treatment.
Think of palliative care as an added layer of support that works in partnership with whatever treatment your loved one is already receiving. A resident can receive palliative care while also receiving treatment for cancer, heart disease, dementia, COPD, or any other serious condition.
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Palliative care provides:
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Expert management of pain, nausea, breathlessness, fatigue, and other symptoms
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Emotional and psychological support for the resident and family
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Coordination between our team, physicians, specialists, and the palliative care provider
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Guidance in navigating complex medical decisions
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Nutritional counseling and therapy services as needed
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Short-term inpatient care when symptoms cannot be managed at home
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Palliative care is led by a physician who specializes in this field and delivered by an interdisciplinary team that may include doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, and chaplains.
Coverage: Medicare, Medi-Cal, and many insurance plans cover palliative care services. Veterans may also be eligible through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our team can assist your family in confirming coverage.​
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CARE OPTIONS
Home Health Care
Home health care brings skilled medical and therapeutic services directly to your loved one — whether that means within our Glen Park community or in a private home setting. It bridges the gap between hospital or clinic-based care and daily life, providing professional healthcare support in the environment where a person feels most comfortable.
Home health care is appropriate when a resident needs:
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Skilled nursing care following a hospitalization, surgery, or change in health status
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Physical, occupational, or speech therapy
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Ongoing wound care or medication management
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Chronic disease management for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or COPD
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Assistance with daily activities provided by a trained home health aide
Medicare and most insurance plans cover medically necessary home health services when ordered by a physician. Our team will help coordinate referrals and communicate directly with your loved one's care providers.
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CARE PARTNERS
Agencies We Trust
Glen Park does not enter partnerships lightly. Every agency listed here has been vetted for licensure, compliance history, quality of care, and — critically — alignment with our values. When you choose Glen Park, you are choosing a network of care that holds itself to the same standards we do.
All Glen Park care partners are licensed with the State of California, carry appropriate liability coverage, and operate in full compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Partnerships are evaluated on an ongoing basis to ensure continued quality and alignment with our organizational standards.
Hospice Care Partners
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Five Star Home Hospice shares our belief that every person — regardless of age, background, or circumstance — deserves to live as fully as possible, even at the end of life. Their interdisciplinary team provides compassionate hospice care focused on comfort, dignity, and the wishes of each individual resident and family. Their approach to person-centered, relationship-based end-of-life care reflects the same values that have guided Glen Park for over 36 years.
Steward Hospice Care brings a holistic approach to end-of-life support, attending not only to physical comfort but to the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of residents and their families. Their team operates with transparency, responsiveness, and a deep respect for the individual — qualities that make them a trusted partner in our communities.
Home Health Care Partners
Steward Home Health Agency provides flexible, responsive home health services with a focus on whole-person care. Their multidisciplinary team works closely with physicians, specialists, and our Glen Park care staff to ensure continuity and quality across every aspect of a resident's health plan. Their inclusion of palliative and hospice support alongside skilled nursing and therapy services makes them a versatile and valued partner.
Services include: Skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, home health aide support, chronic disease management, medication management, wound care, telehealth services, medical social services, palliative and hospice care, and patient and family education.
HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect When
Additional Care Is Needed
When a resident's care needs change — whether gradually or suddenly — our team steps in immediately to coordinate the right support. Here is what the process looks like:
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Our care team identifies the change in need through regular assessments and daily observation
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We consult with the resident's family and physician to align on the appropriate level and type of care
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We connect the family with our vetted care partner most suitable for the resident's specific needs and location
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Our team facilitates the introduction and coordinates directly with the partner agency
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Care is delivered in the resident's room or suite — familiar surroundings, familiar faces
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We maintain ongoing communication with the partner agency and the family throughout the process
You will never be handed a list of numbers and left to navigate this on your own. Our team walks beside you.
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PHARMACY PARTNER
Medication
Management
You Can Trust
Medication management is one of the most critical components of senior care — and one of the areas where precision, accountability, and communication matter most. At Glen Park, we have built our medication program around a pharmacy partner who shares our commitment to accuracy, resident safety, and operational excellence.
Allegiance Pharmacy
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Glen Park Senior Living partners with Allegiance Pharmacy, a long-term care pharmacy that understands the unique demands of assisted living and memory care environments. Allegiance was selected not only for their clinical expertise and operational reliability, but because their values — transparency, resident safety, and a commitment to continuous improvement — mirror our own.
They are fully licensed, maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations, and work in close coordination with our care teams across all seven Glen Park communities.
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What sets our medication program apart:
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Single Bubble Pack Medication System — Each resident’s medications are pre-packaged in individual, clearly labeled bubble packs organized by resident, date, and time of administration. This system virtually eliminates the risk of dispensing errors, ensures consistency in medication delivery, and makes the verification process fast, clear, and auditable. Each pack arrives ready for administration — no sorting, no guesswork, no room for error.
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Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) — Glen Park utilizes an electronic medication administration record system that provides real-time documentation of every medication pass. Our medication technicians record each administration digitally at the point of care, creating an accurate, time-stamped record that is immediately available to our licensed nursing staff, community management, and — through Allegiance Pharmacy’s platform — to the pharmacy team. This level of transparency and accountability means that any missed dose, change in prescription, or clinical concern can be identified and addressed immediately.
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Seamless Physician & Family Coordination — Allegiance Pharmacy works directly with each resident’s physician to process new orders, refills, and medication changes efficiently. Families who prefer to use an outside pharmacy may do so; our team will coordinate the transition into our medication administration system. We are committed to making this process smooth for everyone involved.
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Certified Medication Technicians — All medication administration at Glen Park is carried out by state-certified Medication Technicians trained in the safe and accurate dispensing of both prescription and over-the-counter medications. A licensed nurse is on site daily across our communities for additional oversight and clinical support.
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For families, knowing that your loved one’s medications are managed through a verified, technology-supported system — with multiple checkpoints, a trusted pharmacy partner, and trained staff overseeing every step — is one less thing to worry about. At Glen Park, medication safety is not an afterthought. It is a foundational part of the care we deliver every single day.
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