The Elizabeth Hospice

Hiring organization · Based in Escondido, California 92025

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What the day-to-day looks like

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Benefits

Indeed reviewers rated pay and benefits at 3.7 out of 5 stars, the highest sub-category rating, suggesting a relatively satisfactory compensation and benefits offering compared to other workplace aspects.

The city

Living in Temecula, CA

Nestled in Riverside County's rolling hills, Temecula blends small-town ease with wine-country charm. Old Town boutiques, valley vineyard tastings, and weekend hot-air balloons define the pace. For nurses seeking a slower Inland Empire lifestyle with resort-town perks, this sun-soaked city delivers.

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State price level · California: 11% above the national average; State index 110.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $2,347/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $121,063/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit hospice, with 45 years of service providing compassionate end-of-life care. Headquartered in Escondido, California, the organization serves all of San Diego County and south Riverside County through multiple hospice office locations.

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More about The Elizabeth Hospice

The hospice offers holistic, personalized care including pain and symptom management, physical/occupational/respiratory/speech therapy, medication and medical supply delivery, emotional support from social workers and spiritual counselors, bereavement services, and assistance with daily activities. Nursing professionals at The Elizabeth Hospice work as part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) serving patients across the lifespan, including adults, pediatric, and perinatal populations. The RN Case Manager role involves assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care with input from the IDT, patient, and family. Nurses are expected to carry out the organization's mission, vision, values, and commitment to quality. The organization describes itself as growing and seeking talented individuals for a high-performing team, suggesting an expanding operation with opportunities for nurses interested in hospice and palliative care specialization.

The mission of The Elizabeth Hospice is to enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life. The organization emphasizes compassionate care tailored to individual wishes, values, and beliefs, providing holistic and personalized support to patients and families navigating life's final chapter. Staff are expected to uphold the mission, vision, values, and commitment to quality in their daily work.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

compassionatemission-driveninterdisciplinarynon-profitholisticcommunity-focusedpurposefulcollaborative

What nurses say in reviews

Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 86 reviews for The Elizabeth Hospice. Detailed sub-ratings include: Work-life balance 3.4/5, Pay and benefits 3.7/5, Job security and advancement 3.1/5, Management 3.1/5, and Culture 3.4/5. Reviewers highlighted feeling of personal appreciation, a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things as positive aspects. Pay and benefits received the highest sub-rating at 3.7, while management and job security/advancement received the lowest at 3.1 each.

The good

Clear sense of purpose and meaningful mission-driven work in end-of-life care
Employees report feeling personal appreciation
Opportunities to learn new things in hospice and palliative care
Pay and benefits rated highest among sub-categories at 3.7/5 on Indeed
45-year established non-profit organization with strong community presence
Interdisciplinary team approach supporting collaborative care across diverse patient populations

The hard parts

Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.1/5 on Indeed
Job security and advancement opportunities rated at 3.1/5, suggesting limited career growth
Work-life balance rated moderate at 3.4/5, potentially challenging given on-call nature of hospice care
Emotional demands inherent in end-of-life and palliative care work

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Quick facts

Roles last seen active: Aug 23, 2026
Website: elizabethhospice.org ↗

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