About Hospice of the Valley

Founded in 1979, Hospice of the Valley (HOV) was built upon the belief that there had to be a better way to serve individuals and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses.

Over the years, Hospice of the Valley has grown from an all volunteer grass-roots organization to an organization with interdisciplinary team members consisting of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and grief counselors who are experts in palliative and hospice care, and over 140 trained volunteers. Serving over 30,000 clients in 30 years, Hospice of the Valley is known for its executive leadership and is among the top thought leaders for hospice care in the country. Our legacy of community educational programs, advocacy and outreach sets the standard for quality hospice care state-wide and nationally.

Our Mission

The mission of Hospice of the Valley is to affirm dignity, hope, and comfort for those facing a life-limiting illness by providing compassionate palliative, hospice, and grief care. Our professional staff and volunteers serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and their families. We enhance our community through education, research, advocacy, and volunteerism.

We are committed to serving our diverse communities and honor all cultures, beliefs, and traditions. We provide equitable access to care for all patients and families—regardless of their financial ability.

Hospice of the Valley is the first not-for-profit hospice and grief care organization to serve the community of Santa Clara County. Hospice of the Valley is a member of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. HOV is licensed by the State of California, and is Medicare and Medi-Cal certified. Our services are covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most private insurance plans.

Hospice of the Valley seeks the additional funding necessary to support our service excellence. Please contact us for more information or to learn about ways you can support Hospice of the Valley.