I'd like to leave a review of Sonata Hospice in Hayward. I know hospice care doesn't always last…read morevery long, but it was so nice for my mom to really get to know and become friends with her caregivers for 8 months. She appreciated and enjoyed all of them. My mom's nurse was Pam and she treated my mom with such tenderness, patience and compassion and my mom felt it. Rachel filled in for Pam a couple times and mom said she was delightful. Melissa, our social worker, offered support to my mom and all of us with such a caring heart. Julie was the nursing coordinator and was always ready to answer my questions or order meds or supplies. Sheila the nurse practitioner, and Maria the Chaplin, as well as the on-call nurses that made themselves available after hours to be there when my mom needed someone including Raj and Erica, all made us feel like our mom was their priority I hope I'm not forgetting anyone but this group of Sonata employees were like a family to us and my mom and my siblings and I grew very close to them. I've only had a few days of hospice experience from many years ago when my late husband passed away. We did not get Hospice, soon enough and only had it for four days. I had no idea how much Hospice could really do to help a patient and their family feel so loved and supported. As a retired nurse, I know I asked a lot of questions with my many phone calls to Julie, but always felt supported and heard. My mom also enjoyed everyone from Sonata that came to see her and when they'd leave she'd say, I really like her or him. It was so comforting for us to see our mom feeling so well cared for. If my mom needed anything from a medication to home care supplies, it was an easy phone call away. We love and miss our mom, but we feel so good about our decision to have Sonata Hospice be there for her last several months. Thank you to everyone at Sonata Hospice for your devotion to caring for people at their most vulnerable time.

For someone reason my first review did not post and so I am resubmitting because I want to share…read morewith all of you our experience with Sonata Hospice. In late October of 2025, our family was scrambling to find a hospice care provider for my mother in law. Finding a reliable hospice provider for a loved one is a daunting task often made under stressful circumstances. Our family, after extensive searching and disappointing recommendations from other sources, found Sonata Hospice through positive online reviews on Yelp. This review comes from a genuine family who utilized their services for a critical 10-day period. The level of care provided by the entire Sonata team to both our loved one and our family was amazing and far exceeded our expectations. We felt completely confident that our loved one was in excellent hands, and we as a family felt fully supported throughout this difficult process. Several team members deserve specific commendation for their outstanding professionalism and genuine compassion: Rachael (Nurse/Case Manager): Rachael was outstanding. Her work is a true blessing and a calling. She provided expert clinical care while simultaneously offering immense comfort to our family. The attentiveness she provided our loved one was consistent with the level of care one gives their own family. Her clear communication, explaining procedures, answering questions, and involving us in the care plan was a model of professional and empathetic care giving. Marsha (Home Health Aide): Marsha treated our loved one with dignity and affection, like she was caring for a member of her family. Her hands-on care was superb. Maria (Chaplain): Maria brought much-needed peace, love, and spiritual support during a challenging time, helping us navigate the emotional and spiritual aspects of the process and providing our loved one with that extra level of care. The Office and After-Hours staff were consistently responsive and efficient in meeting all our immediate needs. The support they extended through the difficult moment when our loved one passed, provided ease and compassion during our time of grief. And our hearts were warmed when at her funeral we saw Rachael and Maria present and still supporting us. Deciding on end-of-life care is perhaps one of the most significant decisions a family can make. Concerns about the quality of care, trustworthiness, and prioritization of patient well-being over financial considerations are paramount. Sonata Hospice put those fears to rest. They are a trustworthy, compassionate, and highly professional organization that we wholeheartedly recommend to any family navigating the hospice journey. I hope this review makes the post and can provide another family with reassurance.

I have spoken with many home care agencies, and by far, Gulraj and his team stand out as…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, resourceful, and highly competent. Their authenticity and kindness truly made an impression on us, and we felt heard, supported, and valued throughout every interaction. Finding care for a family member does not have to feel overwhelming when you are working with the right team. Gulraj and his team have a genuine passion and commitment to senior care, which is evident in the way they work together to support families and how they communicated with us. Their quality of care truly sets them apart from other home care agencies in the area. Gulraj and his team are truly exceptional, and I highly recommend their services.

My dad was under hospice care at home for four and a half months, and Right at Home was a big part…read moreof making that experience as comfortable as possible for my parents. My father had a wonderfully kind and conscientious caregiver with him during the weekdays, who helped my father with daily activities of living and allowed my mom to feel okay about going out for errands or other commitments, knowing my dad was safe. In the last month of my father's life, we also had a night time caregiver present. Throughout those difficult months, we always felt that the Right at Home team prioritized my dad's wellbeing and provided caregivers who felt the same. Gulraj has checked in with my mother several times since my father's passing. He is a genuinely compassionate person.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Angels Hospice. They took such incredible care of my…read moregrandmother during a very difficult time for our family. From the moment we connected with them, we felt supported, informed, and truly cared for. A special thank you to Megan, the manager,she is absolutely amazing. Her compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference. She treated my grandmother with dignity, respect, and so much kindness. Megan was always available to answer our questions and made sure everything ran smoothly. We are forever grateful to the entire Angels Hospice team for the comfort they brought to my grandmother and to all of us. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing hospice care. ,you couldn't be in better hands.

We hired Angels Hospice back in January 2025. While my mother was still able to get up and use her…read morewalker to go to the bathroom, they were great. But the last few weeks when I really needed their help, I wasn't shown how to do many things, including turning her from side to side. I ended up finding my own method to do that, that did not include a towel. We first had Lourdes who told me twice that my mother would be dead within a week. She lived 8 weeks past that. Olivia, who apparently used to work for hospice was our caregiver. She was absolutely amazing. Angels Hospice Care.

Redwood Hospice truly the most amazing godsend that anyone can imagine. Prior to my Mom entering…read moreinto this service, I had preconceived ideas about hospice as 'useful' but 'not something to be spoken about.' I could not have been more wrong. Dr. Joshi takes the time to meet with the family which is unprecedented in this field, and his kindness and serenity meant so much. Dindo Bustrillos was my Mom's nurse and it's hard to fully articulate how wonderful he was, is, and always will be!! His expert knowledge, compassion, patience, good humor, and beauty of spirit were there every day, and I mean EVERY day!! His medical knowledge is bar none - simply outstanding. And, his nurturing presence made such a huge difference as the days wore on and became more difficult. I don't know how Dindo is able to retain and exude joy and caring in such a difficult profession -- the fact that he can hold so much and help during the most harrowing times in such an impactful way is astounding. Thank you so very much to Dindo and Redwood Hospice for your help during the most difficult life transition I can imagine. I am forever grateful.

As a social worker in a skilled nursing facility, having a reliable and compassionate hospice…read morepartner is essential, and Redwood Hospice in San Jose, CA has consistently exceeded expectations. Redwood Hospice is a trusted partner whenever I refer patients and families for hospice services. Their team is responsive, professional, and truly patient-centered. One of the most impressive aspects of their service is their ability to have their hospice physician come out the same day to evaluate and meet with the patient and family, which brings tremendous reassurance during a very difficult time. Their liaison, Chris Tran, is exceptional. Communication is always fast, clear, and reliable. Chris is proactive, knowledgeable, and makes the referral process smooth for both the facility and the family. Knowing that Redwood Hospice is involved gives me confidence that patients will receive compassionate, timely, and high-quality end-of-life care. I highly recommend Redwood Hospice to families and healthcare professionals looking for a hospice provider they can truly trust

One of the best customer service experiences I have ever had!!! Love the facility, the people and…read morethe services!! Can't believe I didn't find this hospice sooner! Ugh...love love love!!!

***BEWARE****DO NOT CALL**** 10 HOURS TO GET A THE WRONG…read morePAIN MED, 16 HOURS FOR A NURSE TO SHOW UP!!! UNACCEPTABLE FOR HOSPICE CARE!!! My mom got home at 7 pm on a Saturday, they were unable to get an RX for disintegrating Morphine because they could not get a triplicate RX on an evening on the weekend. After making several phone call throughout the night the nurse finally called at 5am on Sunday morning to say a liquid RX for Dilaudid was ready for pick-up, my mom was unable to swallow. At 9am I called again hoping to get another nurse on the phone and got the same one we had been talking to all night long. At 9:30 I got through to a VITAS Hospice. At 11am the nurse from Carelink finally decided to come, I told her to leave, it was the same time the VITAS NURSE arrived. My mom passed away at 01:27 on Monday morning

My mother-in-law was on hospice just this month...the care and attention was wonderful. We were so…read moreafraid of getting hospice, but wish we had done it a lot sooner but we did not know it was free of charge and that not all people die that have it. Odyssey Hospice came highly recommended from a hospice nurse friend of ours....so glad we went with them.

We had my mother on home Hospice care for 5 months, the care was never great but adequate. In the…read morelast month the care really deteriorated . We realized that we needed to move my mother to a full time nursing home I left multiple messages for my mother's case manager at Odyssey over the course of a week but she wouldn't return any of my phone calls. The situation became drastic and we had to move my mother to the hospital. While at the hospital I received information that I could have moved my mother to a nursing home and kept the hospice care. Instead of working with us to come to a similar solution Odyssey just ignored us. Not only have they lost the account they have lost my respect and any referrals that I would have made on their behalf.

Great services! They are quite experienced and can handle many different situations that may come…read moreabout. They have been helping a tremendous amount with my grandfather who is an Alzheimer's patient. Everyone is extremely kind and caring. They have been able to work around our busy schedules and are quite flexible with timings. Sabrina is great and extremely helpful! She always replies right away when she is contacted. I'm very glad we found reliance hospice care! I would 10/10 recommend to anyone who is in need of this service.

Reliance hospice care provided excellent service. Their professional team worked with care and…read morewere very observant. we were treated like family, I'm glad we came to this hospice

Our family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by Hope Hospice during my…read moremother-in-law's final stages of life. From the very beginning, the nurses and care team demonstrated an extraordinary level of kindness, professionalism, and respect. They not only ensured her comfort and dignity at every step, but also supported our entire family with empathy and understanding during an incredibly difficult time. Every interaction reflected genuine care and a commitment to making her final days as peaceful as possible. The staff was attentive, responsive, and highly skilled, always taking the time to address our questions and concerns. Their presence brought us reassurance and comfort when we needed it most. We cannot thank Hope Hospice enough for the exceptional care they provided. We wholeheartedly and confidently recommend their services to anyone seeking compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care for a loved one.

Gentle care -- they actually spoke to the patient other hospice interviewers spoke to the family…read moremembers, ignoring the patient sitting in the room-- our loved one passed on after five days with Hope in the manner he was promised--this is from our experience in the winter of 2020. Some of the more current reviews are troubling. I would-today-be hesitant to use them unless I had numerous backup numbers etc and knew their backup pharmacy. Dying is a once in a lifetime experience. There's no room for apologies from a company in THIS industry.

Top notch Care facility! They treat residents with dignity and respect! Their Caregivers, Med-…read moretechs, dining room staff and front desk personnel , all go above and beyond to not only assist the residents but also their family members! The transition from one's own home to needing additional care was made as smooth as possible. My folks and I are so fortunate to have found Carefield-Castro Valley! Thank you for all you do!

My mother has resided at Carefield Castro Valley since September 2021 (22 months now). I live in…read moreanother state and visit once or twice a year, while my siblings are nearby. Mom did not want to leave her home, but she was not safe to live alone. From our first inquiry with Parveen, and many telephone calls to get answers to our questions, we were very impressed with her professionalism. My family is extremely happy with the continued care and the services provided. The staff is friendly, caring and compassionate. If there is a need or request, the staff always seem eager to assist. I like using the Carefield app that lists daily menus and activities. Mom likes the food and there are plenty of activities that interest her. I also appreciate the periodic reviews and treatment plan updates from the Carefield nurse, Kathy. Kathy will sometimes send me photos when mom is involved with a fun activity. I am grateful that mom is in good and caring hands. A big thank you to the staff at Carefield.