About Us
Hinds LifeCare would like to extend a warm welcome to you, your family and your friends.
Hinds LifeCare, a nonprofit, was established in 1981. We serve Fresno, Madera, and Merced Counties in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California. The care we provide reflects a partnership between you, your family, and the Hinds LifeCare team.
Hinds LifeCare is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed in the state of California.
Our Founder
Nancy Hinds was called to serve. Born Nancy Bochin in Cleveland, Ohio, she was aware from early childhood that she wanted to become a nurse and care for people. Finding her purpose at a young age allowed Nancy to spend her life fulfilling her dream to serve others.
Read MoreBoard of Directors
The Hinds LifeCare Board of Directors is a diverse group of individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to further the Hinds Hospice mission. If you would like to learn more about volunteering to help guide Hinds LifeCare, please call (559) 320-0308 or email funddevelopment@hindshospice.org.
Meet the BoardLeadership Team
Meet the dedicated leaders who guide Hinds LifeCare with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to serving our community. Each member of our leadership team plays a vital role in ensuring we provide exceptional care and support to the individuals and families we serve.
Meet the Leadership teamFinancial Information
- 2015 Audited Financial Statements
- 2015 Annual Report
- 2015 Form 990
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We offer our care to all community members, ensuring that our hospice services remain inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Hinds LifeCare remains dedicated to promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to these principles extends to our efforts to better serve the LGBTQ+ community, particularly our elderly clients. As part of this ongoing commitment, we have introduced a comprehensive training program focused on enhancing cultural competence and understanding the unique needs of LGBTQ+ seniors.
This training covers essential topics, including key LGBTQ+ terminology, the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ older adults, and best practices for providing affirming and inclusive care. We recognize that aging can be especially challenging for LGBTQ+ individuals due to past experiences with discrimination or isolation. By equipping our staff with the tools and knowledge needed to provide compassionate, culturally aware care, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
At Hinds LifeCare, we view this training as a vital opportunity to expand our empathy and improve the quality of care we offer to all community members, ensuring that our hospice services remain inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Notice of NondiscriminationAdditional Information
Policy Our Core Values
Mission The mission of Hinds LifeCare is to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving
Values We pursue excellence and act ethically, professionally, respectfully, compassionately, and with integrity
Vision We strive to be recognized as the premier provider of comprehensive, compassionate end-of-life care and specialized grief support services that are accessible to all
Philosophy Our philosophy is based on our sacred call to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those who have a life-limiting illness and of those who are grieving
We Believe In
Striving Striving to provide comfort, hope, and companionship on their sacred journey by affirming their dignity and honoring the wishes of both the patient and the family
Maintaining Maintaining a community of respect and support for our staff and volunteers
Responding Responding to the critical need for education on end-of-life issues
Raising Raising the community’s awareness regarding choices for care, support, and bereavement
Sharing Sharing our hearts and experience with those having the greatest of needs throughout the global community
Striving Our team is committed to going the extra mile to provide comfort. In addition to traditional hospice, everyone is offered complimentary medicine modalities
Veterans Hinds LifeCare is grateful for the sacrifices made by veterans and their families and is committed to repaying that debt
Children The Hinds Kids pediatric program provides children with a higher level of care
Families Our Center for Grief & Healing provides enhanced support for families anticipating a loss or experiencing grief