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By the Bay Health is a nonprofit dedicated to providing expert hospice, palliative, pediatric, and home health care.
We help patients and families find the comfort and support they need for a better quality of life.
Choose your path to find support, answers, and guidance.
When illness feels overwhelming, we’re here to help. By the Bay Health provides home-based care tailored to each patient’s needs, supporting comfort, quality of life, families, and caregivers alongside existing medical teams.
By the Bay Health partners closely with referring providers through same-day admissions, coordinated transitions, interdisciplinary clinical support, and care delivery aligned with physician-directed treatment plans.
By giving to By the Bay Health, you are directly investing in care for patients and families across the communities we serve, along with helping us expand our reach to provide expert care to more areas.
As a nonprofit, we put patients and families first in every decision we make. We deliver exceptional, ethical care that protects each person’s comfort, dignity, and well-being. And we support the caregivers and clinical teams who make that care possible.
We live and work in the communities we serve, so we understand their unique needs and deliver person-centered care that meets people where they are.
As a nonprofit, we work to close gaps in care to improve health equity—regardless of the patient's ability to pay or where they call home.
Every investment supports stronger care, broader access, and healthier communities for patients and families.
High quality care is at the center of By the Bay Health’s nonprofit care model.
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From diagnosis through end of life, support is available.
By the Bay Health offers a full range of home-based services to support patients and families through every stage of illness.
From palliative care and home health to hospice, pediatric care, and grief support, our team provides expert care, guidance, and coordination tailored to each person’s needs.
Explore articles, guides, videos, and practical tools designed to help you navigate serious illness, caregiving, hospice, and palliative care.
Whether you’re seeking answers, planning ahead, or supporting a loved one, our resource library offers trusted information and expert insights to help you make informed decisions.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and no one should have to navigate it alone.
By the Bay Health offers counseling, support groups, educational resources, and compassionate guidance for individuals, families, and caregivers coping with loss—helping our community find connection, understanding, and support through every stage of grief.
Let us know how we can help and a care specialist will reach out to discuss options and the next steps with you.
Check out some of our latest blog posts, resources, and other content.
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In this TED talk, Judy MacDonald Johnston shares five practices for planning for a good end to life.
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Virtual Grief Support Group Want to see what grief support is all about, without the multi-week commitment? Then this group is ideal. FREE. Pre-registration telephone call required. Call (415)…
Virtual Grief Support Group Want to see what grief support is all about, without the multi-week commitment? Then this group is ideal. FREE. Pre-registration telephone call required. Call (415)…
Virtual Grief Support Group Want to see what grief support is all about, without the multi-week commitment? Then this group is ideal. FREE. Pre-registration telephone call required. Call (415)…
Find answers to common questions about our services, eligibility, coverage, and how we support patients and families.
By the Bay Health offers a comprehensive range of care services designed to support people at every stage of life and health. These services include hospice care, palliative care, home health care, pediatric care, grief support, and community-based programs. Our goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care wherever patients call home.
Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for people living with serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatments. Hospice care is specialized support for individuals facing a life-limiting illness when the focus shifts from curing the illness to maximizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Both approaches provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support for patients and families.
Some services, such as hospice and home health care, require a referral from a physician or healthcare provider. However, you do not need a referral to contact us with questions. Our team can help determine what services may be appropriate and guide you through the next steps.
Absolutely. We believe the best care happens through partnership and communication. Family members and caregivers are encouraged to participate in care planning, ask questions, and work closely with our care teams to ensure that care aligns with the patient’s goals, values, and preferences.
Caring for a loved one can be emotionally and physically demanding. By the Bay Health offers education, guidance, emotional support, respite resources, and grief counseling services to help caregivers and family members feel supported throughout the care journey and beyond.
Many By the Bay Health services are covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, private insurance plans, and other healthcare benefits. Coverage varies depending on the service and individual circumstances. Our team can help patients and families understand their benefits and navigate the financial aspects of care.
Every person’s journey is different, and their care should be, too. We listen to each patient and their family to understand what matters most to them—from comfort and independence to meaningful routines, relationships, and personal wishes. Rather than taking a standardized approach, our care is guided by each patient’s priorities and choices, helping preserve what they value most throughout their journey.
As a nonprofit, By the Bay Health is guided by our mission to serve patients, families, and the community, not by generating profits for shareholders. This allows us to focus our resources and decisions on providing compassionate, high-quality care, supporting families, and helping ensure people receive the care they need when they need it.
Whether you’re seeking care, exploring options, or making a referral, we’re here to help.