Colton, California:

Blaine Whitson, M.S.W
President

Sandie McCoy, R.N.
Director of Patient Care Services



Phoenix, Arizona:

Ellen Duncan, R.N.
Vice President of Operations

Peggy Orenstein, R.N.
Administrator

Debbie Ziemann, R.N.  Director of Patient Care Services








How Does Hospice Provide Care?


Cornerstone Hospice care is provided by a compassionate team of highly qualified professionals.  Each professional caregiver is highly trained and quipped to provide the highest level of care to meet the needs of the patient and family members.

 Cornerstone Hospice is ready to help 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Nurses

Cornerstone Hospice nurses are skilled in assessing and managing pain; they are trained caregivers who provide hands-on care.  Nurses provide a 24-hour, "on-call" service seven days a week.

Social Workers

Our social workers are friendly skilled listeners that help provide emotional support and help with financial issues and planning.

Medical Director

Our medical director is board certified in Hospice and Palliative medicine.  The medical director oversees all patient care; continuously monitoring medication, pain management, and patient's plan of care to assure the highest quality of care.

Home Health Aides

A home health aide provides assistance with bathing and personal care.

Chaplains

The Cornerstone Hospice chaplains work with the family's clergy, if available, and offers spiritual support designed to meet the needs of the patient and family.

Volunteers

Highly trained volunteers are an important element of the hospice team, and are available to spend time with patients and families when needed.

Bereavement Specialists

Bereavement specialists provide grief and loss counseling, memorial services and other support for family and loved ones.