Anchor Health

Anchor Health Anchor Health is a premier, quality first, palliative and hospice provider.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of patients and communities we serve by providing compassionate end of life care through innovations, exceptional quality, and professionalism.

Hospice fraud is not a rumor. It is a federal crisis. And families are paying the price.The U.S. Department of Health an...
07/13/2026

Hospice fraud is not a rumor. It is a federal crisis. And families are paying the price.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General reported an estimated $198.1 million in suspected hospice fraud in 2023. By 2025, fraudulent billing activity referred to law enforcement had reached $3.4 billion.

Families deserve to know what this actually looks like.

× Fraudulent operators approach people who are not terminally ill, sometimes at their front door or in a grocery store, and offer cash or free services to enroll them in hospice.

× Medicare numbers are stolen. Physicians' signatures are forged.

× People are signed up without their knowledge and then locked out of the real medical care they need.

This is happening. And ethical hospice providers are fighting back.

At Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care, this work has always been sacred. In June 2026, I traveled to Washington, D.C. with the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association's Federal Advocacy Fly-In, meeting with members of Congress and federal health officials to fight for the families and providers this work exists to serve.

Because the families who turn to hospice in their most vulnerable moments deserve providers who are here for the right reasons.

If something feels wrong, trust that feeling.

Report suspected fraud to 1-800-MEDICARE or oig.hhs.gov.

Every family deserves real care.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, 2023

Anchor Hospice and Palliative Care has received a Medicare 4-star Family Caregiver Survey Rating.This rating is determin...
07/10/2026

Anchor Hospice and Palliative Care has received a Medicare 4-star Family Caregiver Survey Rating.

This rating is determined entirely by the families we serve. After their loved one passes, family caregivers complete a standardized Medicare survey measuring pain management, communication, emotional and spiritual support, dignity, and whether they would recommend us to others.

A hospice must receive at least 75 completed surveys just to qualify. There is no way to influence the outcome. Only consistent, compassionate care measured by the people who experienced it firsthand.

Four stars means our team showed up the way we promised. Every single time.

This recognition belongs to our nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and volunteers. And to every family who trusted us with someone they loved.

We do not take that trust lightly. We never will.

🌍 We are growing. And for us, that means one thing above everything else.More families across California will have someo...
07/08/2026

🌍 We are growing. And for us, that means one thing above everything else.

More families across California will have someone to call.

Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care has expanded across Northern and Southern California, bringing the same care and the same dedicated team to more communities than ever before.

This work has always been about showing up for families when it matters most.

More locations means more families who do not have to go through this alone.

Message us to see if we serve your area. We would love to connect.

250 years ago, the founders of this nation declared that every life deserved dignity, freedom, and the right to be cared...
07/04/2026

250 years ago, the founders of this nation declared that every life deserved dignity, freedom, and the right to be cared for.

That spirit lives in this work every single day.
This Fourth of July, Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care celebrates the communities, the families, and the extraordinary care teams across California who show up with that same conviction.

Who believe that every person, at every stage of life, deserves to be seen, supported, and surrounded by compassion.

Freedom means something different to every family we serve. And honoring it, in whatever form it takes, is at the heart of everything we do.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July.

No parent is ever ready for this conversation. And no family should have to face it without knowing what support is avai...
06/29/2026

No parent is ever ready for this conversation. And no family should have to face it without knowing what support is available.

Pediatric hospice is not about giving up. It is about surrounding a child with comfort, connection, and as much joy as possible, while making sure everyone who loves them is supported too.

At Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care, our team is specifically trained for infants, children, and adolescents.

Every care plan is built around who that child is, what brings them comfort, what makes them feel like themselves.

Siblings and parents are part of the care because this journey touches everyone in the home.

Counseling, spiritual guidance, and grief support extend to the whole family.

We have also formed an alliance with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals to expand the quality of pediatric care available to families across California.

Very few hospices accept pediatric patients.

We do.

If your family is facing this and you are not sure where to start, please reach out. You do not have to figure this out alone.

Send us a message. We are here.

06/24/2026

One of the most common reasons families wait too long to call is fear of cost and the underlying fact of “giving up”.

People assume hospice care is expensive or if they enroll they are “giving up on living.”

Medicare Part A covers nursing visits, medications, medical equipment, home health aides, social work services, spiritual care, music therapy and grief counseling for the whole family for up to 13 months after a loss. There are no out of pocket costs.

Hospice is about living, accepting an illness and living out the days in the way that you choose.

If you do not have Medicare coverage, all insurances have a hospice covered benefit.

Coverage continues for as long as it is needed. And if circumstances change, families can leave hospice and return later.

Cost should never be the reason a family waits.

If you would like to know exactly what your plan includes, we are one conversation away. Send us a message right here on Facebook.

06/23/2026

Nearly two decades ago, I found my calling in hospice. I was drawn to the way each patient is honored, seen, and supported through a care plan built uniquely for them. Hospice has always been — and continues to be — one of the most meaningful benefits Medicare provides.

But today, our industry is under threat. Fraudsters have entered the space, compromising the trust and integrity that hospice care is built on. We owe it to our patients, families, and teams to advocate for stronger oversight and to remove those who do not belong in this sacred work.

I’m proud to be in Washington, D.C. with the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA), meeting with members of Congress to share what ethical, compliant hospices do every day and why this benefit must be protected.

Today is about standing up for the people who pour their hearts into this work — and for the patients and families who deserve nothing less.

Cristi Keith Darling, CEO Anchor Health

This Father's Day, we are thinking about the dads who are spending it differently than they imagined.The ones who coache...
06/21/2026

This Father's Day, we are thinking about the dads who are spending it differently than they imagined.

The ones who coached the teams, fixed the things that broke, and loved in that quiet steady way that only gets clearer with time.

The ones who showed up, even when showing up was all they had to give.

If your dad is in hospice or palliative care this Father's Day, we hope today still holds something beautiful for both of you.

Sit close. Play his favorite song. Share a memory out loud. Let him know what he meant, even if the words are hard to find.

At Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care, we are honored to care for fathers and the families who love them. Today especially.

Happy Father's Day to every dad in our care, and to everyone holding them close.

06/21/2026

The first day of summer arrives this weekend, and with it the longest day of light the year has to offer.

For families spending this season alongside a loved one in palliative care, that light is something to hold onto.

Time together does not have to look the way it used to. It just has to be intentional.

Open the windows and let summer into the room. Set up a comfortable spot near the garden or on the porch and just sit together. Fresh air and warm light do more for the spirit than we often give them credit for.

Share a favorite meal. It does not have to be elaborate. A familiar dish, a cold drink, something that carries a memory. Food has always been how families say I love you without using the words.

Tell the stories. Ask about a favorite summer from years ago. Pull out old photographs. Let the afternoon go wherever it needs to go.

Play the music they love. A familiar song can open something in a person that nothing else can reach.

At Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care, we believe every season holds moments worth savoring.

This weekend, we hope you find one with the people who matter most.

Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care is growing and we are looking for an Intake Coordinator to join our team.This ...
06/19/2026

Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care is growing and we are looking for an Intake Coordinator to join our team.

This role sits at the heart of what we do. You are the first point of contact for families navigating one of the most significant transitions of their lives, and the person who ensures that every referral moves smoothly from that first call to the start of care.

You will work closely with our clinical, marketing, and intake teams, build relationships with referral partners and community resources, and manage the insurance verification and authorization process from start to finish.

This is a role for someone who is organized, compassionate, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where the work genuinely matters.

What we are looking for: experience in healthcare or home care operations, strong communication and coordination skills, and a working knowledge of insurance and regulatory requirements. A college degree is preferred and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus.

If you are someone who wants to do meaningful work inside an organization that takes both its patients and its people seriously, we would love to hear from you.

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