Chapters Health System Finalizes Affiliation with Hospice of Santa Cruz County

Organization Expands Access to Nonprofit Chronic Illness Care in Central California

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chapters Health System, the nation's leading chronic illness innovator and largest nonprofit hospice network, announced the finalization of its affiliation with Hospice of Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz, CA) today, expanding the Chapters Health West division in California.

Hospice of Santa Cruz County joins Nathan Adelson Hospice (Las Vegas, NV) and Willamette Vital Health (Salem, OR) in the Chapters Health West Division, following the finalization of their affiliations earlier this year. Hospice East Bay (Pleasant Hill, CA) is also expected to finalize its affiliation shortly following the conditional approval granted by California Attorney General Rob Bonta on August 20.

"We are thrilled to have the affiliation with Hospice of Santa Cruz County finalized, and to further expand access to chronic illness care on the Central Coast of California," said Andrew Molosky, President and CEO, Chapters Health System. "Our focus is to preserve and enhance the remarkable legacy of community-based care that has been the hallmark of Hospice of Santa Cruz County for more than 40 years. We are excited to build on our shared goal of taking care of patients, or taking care of those who do."

Hospice of Santa Cruz County offers essential care to families throughout Santa Cruz County and Northern Monterey County, including hospice, palliative care, a pediatric program, community education, music therapy, grief support, and more. Through the support of its network of employees, volunteers, donors, and community partners, Hospice of Santa Cruz County provided more than 42,000 hours of care to more than 1,100 patients in 2024 alone.

"As the healthcare landscape continues to change, we are proud to bolster the outstanding care and support programs we offer to the communities we serve through our affiliation with the Chapters Health System," said Cathy Conway, CEO of Hospice of Santa Cruz County. "Together with our colleagues in the Chapters Health West division, we look forward to the innovation and collaboration that will allow each of our organizations to thrive well into the future, ensuring that no one faces life's most challenging moments alone."

About Chapters Health System
Chapters Health System is boldly innovating the future of chronic illness care through its portfolio of more than 30 different companies and programs, including the nation's largest nonprofit hospice network, PACE, value-based care such as CareNu, managed services organizations, technology solutions, a Medicare Advantage plan, advanced illness offerings, consulting, and more. Established in 1983 as a community-centered, nonprofit entity, Chapters Health has grown exponentially through its radical approach to healthcare that leverages a one-of-a-kind system to support patients, families, and caregivers across the country, while remaining grounded in the mission of taking care of patients, or taking care of those who do®. Chapters Health has been nationally recognized by Great Places to Work, USA TODAY, and others for being a top place to work. To learn more, visit www.chaptershealth.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

About Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Since 1978, Hospice of Santa Cruz County has been a trusted leader in ensuring dignified living and dying for the people of Santa Cruz and Northern Monterey Counties. As the leading nonprofit provider of hospice care for individuals of all ages, the organization has consistently demonstrated exemplary end-of-life care. Its broad spectrum of services includes community grief support for adults, Camp Erin for bereaved children, palliative care services, KidWISE concurrent care for medically fragile children, pet companion and music therapy programs, hospice care for veterans, and bilingual end-of-life education and outreach. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Hospice of Santa Cruz County boasts the highest quality scores in the region. Learn more at www.hospicesantacruz.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on LinkedIn.

SOURCE Chapters Health System