Candid Seal of Transparency We’re proud to share that Foothills Compassionate Care has earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, advancing from our previous Gold-level recognition. Candid’s Seal of Transparency recognizes nonprofits that provide clear, detailed information about their organization, programs, leadership, finances, and impact. Reaching the Platinum level reflects our continued commitment to […]
Foothills Compassionate Care Brings Global “Before I Die” Public Art Project to Nevada County GRASS VALLEY, Calif. — Foothills Compassionate Care (FCC) announced the installation of “Before I Die,” a community art board inspired by an international public art movement originated by artist Candy Chang. The Before I Die project has inspired more than 5,000 […]
Local Nurse Goes to Washington DC to meet with elected officials about Hospice Fraud Last month, at end of June, Registered Nurse, Kellie Bolle of Foothills Compassionate Care, traveled to Washington DC to meet with elected officials on the issue of fraud, waste and abuse in hospice care. Widespread hospice fraud has been documented in […]
Tom’s Uncommon Journey of Volunteer Companioning By Meredith Melgar, Volunteer Coordinator, Foothills Compassionate Care In hospice care, time is precious. Most patients are only on service for a matter of months, sometimes just days. Volunteers often join families for a brief but meaningful chapter. That’s why Tom’s relationship with one of our patients is something […]
Free Orientation for Volunteer Opportunities with Foothills Compassionate Care Grass Valley, CA – Nevada County community members interested in a wonderful volunteer experience are warmly invited to join Foothills Compassionate Care (FCC) at their upcoming Volunteer Orientation on Monday, April 13th. From helping in the office or the thrift stores, to caregiver respite or providing support […]
Who is hospice care appropriate for? Hospice may be appropriate for patients of all ages, with any of the following: Please note that even without the above, hospice may be appropriate for your patient. To explore options, Hospice of the Foothills will meet with patients and their loved ones to discuss possible hospice care. For […]
Considering a referral to Hospice of the Foothills? Hospice of the Foothills believes that everyone should have access to appropriate care. Hospice of the Foothills provides hospice services at no cost to the patient or their family. Hospice of the Foothills provides its services to eligible individuals throughout all of western Nevada and Placer Counties […]
For the West family, hospice and palliative care once felt uncertain. But when both of Gene West Jr.’s parents faced serious illness, Foothills Compassionate Care turned fear into a story of dignity, love, and peace. In 2023, Gene’s mother, Linda West, entered Hospice of the Foothills. She suffered from a painful skin condition that caused […]
A princess, a horse, and a community that said YES When Kim called Foothills Compassionate Care about her daughter Sharri, no one could have guessed what would unfold. During their conversations, our Lead Intake Coordinator, Carmen, picked up on something special: Sharri’s lifelong love of horses, and her wish to dress up as a princess […]
By Emily Turcios, RN, CHPNDirector of Patient Care Services Well, the phone call finally came. You know the one—the fateful call that the adult children of elderly parents dread—the one you know is inevitable, but you pray you’ll never get. On August 2nd, I was notified that my father-in-law had had a significant fall and […]
Michael “Mike” Menegazzi began painting at age 13, inspired by his mother’s ceramics and oil landscapes. He pursued art alongside a lifelong career in terrazzo and masonry—craftsmanship that eventually took him all the way to the Smithsonian. Later in life, encouraged by a fellow painter, Mike returned to the canvas with a new approach: plein […]
March is National Social Work Month, and at Foothills Compassionate Care, we are honored to celebrate the dedicated social workers who provide unwavering support to our patients and families. Hospice and palliative care can be an emotional journey, filled with difficult decisions and unexpected challenges. Our social workers serve as compassionate guides, offering emotional support, […]
“I’m not sure I’d say much at all, not at first. I would just try to listen.” This in response to the question of how a hospice nurse should respond if patients or family members make demands that seem unreasonable, unwise, or downright impossible. “Patients and family members in end-of-life situations need to be heard.”
Janell opened Gold Country Compounding Pharmacy in Auburn so she could practice patient-centered care the way she wanted. “I’m able to use my knowledge and experience to truly benefit my patients,” Janell said. While working in compounding she had the privilege to work with and learn from hospice nurses who were caring for patients.
This is a story not just about loss but about love, resilience, and the immeasurable impact of compassionate care.