By the Talna Hospice Care team. Published . Last updated .
To choose a hospice in Murrieta, confirm the provider is Medicare-certified, check its ratings on Medicare Care Compare, and ask how quickly it responds, how often it visits, and how it supports families after hours.
Questions to ask every hospice
Bring these questions to your first conversation:
- Are you Medicare-certified, and since when?
- How soon can care begin after a referral?
- Who do we call at night or on weekends, and how fast will someone respond?
- How often will the nurse and aide visit?
- How do you arrange inpatient or respite care if we need it?
- What grief support do you offer families afterward?
Where to check quality
Medicare's Care Compare website at medicare.gov lists certified hospices and family survey results. You can search by ZIP code, such as 92562 for Murrieta.
About Talna
Talna Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 26323 Jefferson Ave in Murrieta, certified since April 24, 2018. We are happy to answer every question on this list. Call (951) 677-5300.
This article is general education, not medical advice. Talk with your physician about your situation, or call Talna at (951) 677-5300.