About Us
Dr. Cary Stewart, our Medical Director, played football for BBHS in the 1980's and had found a calling to practice medicine while helping the team with first-aid. After graduation, he studied at Point Loma Nazarene College and Loma Linda University and completed his residency at UC Irvine. With over 20 years of experience in hospice care, Dr. Stewart's passion for our community inspired him to establish the mountain's first and only local, community-based hospice in 2013.
At Bear Valley Hospice, our goal is to provide the highest quality care possible so our patients can remain local. As a small, streamlined team of professionals, we can provide timely, personal, and exceptional care without the overhead and distraction of larger corporations. Our commitment to our community also includes donating a portion of our income to local non-profit organizations as well as volunteering our time and efforts to various community events.
We strive to serve this community with the same honesty, respect, and compassion that makes these mountains such a special and cherished place.
Mission
Our mission is to provide our patients and their families with community-based, compassionate, and genuine care.
Vision
It is our vision that every resident of the mountain will be able to receive professional, compassionate, and community-based hospice support, enabling them to live in the mountain through all stages of life.
Commitment to Patients
We recognize the unique physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of each person receiving hospice care in the home. We strive to extend the highest level of courtesy, safety and service to patients and family/caregivers, visitors, and each other. Located in Big Bear, our staff can serve your needs with the prompt attention you deserve.