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Palliative Care in Bakersfield & Kern County

Palliative care adds a layer of symptom relief and support alongside your existing treatment, helping you live more comfortably with a serious illness at any stage.

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Evaluations within 24–48 hrs
Works alongside your specialists
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"Relief and support, alongside the treatment you're already receiving."
24–48 hrsTo begin care
10Kern County cities covered
24/7Team availability
5.0★Average family rating
Added supportAlongside your care team
Overview

Support Alongside Your Treatment

Unlike hospice, palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness and works alongside curative treatment rather than replacing it.

Our team focuses on relieving pain and difficult symptoms while helping you and your family navigate complex medical decisions.

  • Pain and symptom management
  • Care coordination with your specialists
  • Support that fits your treatment plan
What's Included

What Palliative Care Includes

Support designed to fit alongside the treatment plan you're already following.

Pain & Symptom Management

Relief that fits alongside your treatment plan.

Care Coordination

Communication between your specialists and primary physician.

Emotional Support

Help navigating complex medical decisions.

Flexible Timing

Support available at any stage of a serious illness.

Who It's For

Who Benefits from Palliative Care

Available at any stage of a serious illness, alongside your existing treatment.

1
Managing cancer at any stageSymptom relief alongside treatment.
2
Living with a chronic illnessOngoing support for complex needs.
3
Experiencing complex symptomsCoordinated relief and care planning.
4
Continuing curative treatmentSupport that complements your care team.
Getting Started

Starting Palliative Care

Most patients are seen within 24 to 48 hours of a referral.

1

Referral from your physician

Or specialist, at any stage of illness.

2

Coverage verified

Our intake team confirms your coverage.

3

Initial evaluation

Usually scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.

4

Ongoing coordinated care

Alongside your existing treatment team.

Map of Solace Healthcare's in-home care service area across Kern County
Service Area

Palliative Care Across Kern County

Solace Healthcare provides palliative care throughout Bakersfield and Kern County, including Delano, McFarland, Wasco, Shafter, Taft, Maricopa, Arvin, Lamont, Tehachapi, and Surrounding Kern County areas.

BakersfieldDelanoMcFarlandWascoShafterTaftMaricopaArvinLamontTehachapiSurrounding Kern County areas
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between palliative care and hospice? +
Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness and works alongside curative treatment, while hospice is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative care.
Can I still see my specialist while receiving palliative care? +
Yes. Palliative care is designed to work alongside your existing treatment team, not replace it.
What conditions qualify for palliative care? +
Palliative care can support patients managing cancer, chronic illness, or other conditions involving significant pain or symptoms, at any stage.
How do I get started? +
Ask your physician or specialist for a referral, or call (661) 843-7787 and our team can help coordinate.
Will my palliative care team communicate with my other doctors? +
Yes. Care coordination between your specialists and primary physician is a core part of palliative care.
Is palliative care covered by insurance? +
Coverage varies by payer. Our intake team can help verify your specific coverage before care begins.
What areas do you serve? +
We provide palliative care throughout Bakersfield and Kern County, including Delano, McFarland, Wasco, Shafter, Taft, Maricopa, Arvin, Lamont, Tehachapi, and Surrounding Kern County areas.