Hospice, an Opportunity to Define Life

Joining us today is David Spencer, CEO of Cabrillo Hospice. We discuss the importance of hospice and why building relationships is important even toward the end of life. Hospice is meant for a special relationship at a very intimate point of life. Support is important to be able to feel good and to make the best of the current situation. In a post-acute environment, hospice is important because if individuals are prepared, they have the opportunity to choose the type of setting and relationships that exist toward the end of life. Learn more today on hospice options and the importance of planning the post-acute setting. 

David E. Spencer
David E. Spencer is the founder and CEO of Cabrillo Hospice and President of the The Cabrillo Foundation, a non profit that supports the broader mission of Cabrillo Hospice.  David began his medical career as medic, having served in the US Air Force and US Navy.  Following high school David enlisted in the military and was forward deployed on active duty during the terrorists attacks of 9/11.  He often sites 9/11 as a pivotal point in his military career, as the military to shifted from relative peace time oriented missions to war fighting. He is a recipient of several military decorations, including the Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal. 

Following his military career, David moved to Southern California and worked as an Emergency Room Technician at Balboa Naval Hospital and as a Patient Care Assistant at Tri City Medical Center.  It was during this time that David began participating in medical relief missions in West Africa.  It was these years and work that David cites as bringing the greatest clarity in his life and faith. Cabrillo’s mantra of Created to Serve is a direct result of David's time on the medical mission field. 

David was born into incredibly difficult circumstances and as a young child, experienced a variety of living conditions, including homelessness.  He was adopted around age 5 and believes much of his success is derived from the difficult experiences of his early childhood. 

David professional hospice career as an Account Executive at Silverado Senior Living and has worked various organizations in a leadership capacity including as an Executive Director, Regional Director, Vice President of Operations and finally as CEO of Cabrillo.

Today, Cabrillo Hospice stands as one of San Diego County largest privately held hospices, proving out that we are indeed not a product of our circumstances. 

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Cabrillo Hospice
32332 Camino Capistrano
Suite 201
San Jaun Capistrano, CA 92675
(858) 345- 3267

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