About

Bright Horizon Hospice was founded in May of 2009 by owners and board members, Harutyun Srmayan & Manouk “Mike” Bashian. Both are long time residents of Fresno County and have raised families alongside the rest of the community. A few years prior to Bright Horizon Hospice’ beginning a family member was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The news brought the entire family together in Southern California. Being a very close family, there was plenty of support during their loved one’s last days. It was during this time the concept of hospice was introduced to Mike. In that moment he knew this was something he wanted to ensure his friends, his family, and his community would have available to them should they ever find themselves faced with similar circumstances. Mike and Harut collaborated with a network of established and respected health care professionals to establish the core of the organization. They contracted with the most recognized regulatory agencies in health care, “The Joint Commission,” to certify their policies and practice as both safe and beneficial to those who would be served. Bright Horizon now serves Fresno county and all the five surrounding counties. We have partnered with multiple facilities in each of those areas to meet the hospice needs of Fresno and our communities..

Many have asked, “Where did the name ‘Bright Horizon Hospice’ come from?” As the time was nearing for the family to say goodbye to their beloved matriarch, Mike had stepped out to collect himself. As he stood on a pier in Manhattan Beach, Mike reflected on the life this woman had led, the lessons she had taught, and the legacy she was leaving behind. Mike began to find comfort in the idea that she would never truly be gone; as the children in the family grew each lesson would be passed down from generation to generation. Today symbolized the beginning of what she had left the family to learn. With that thought, the first ray of light broke through the morning haze. As the sun slowly peeked over the ocean, Mike stared out into the horizon and contemplated how bright the future would be. Immediately he knew what his hospice agency would be named. Bright Horizon Hospice was born.

• Skilled Nursing Care
• Counseling
• Physical, Occupational and Speech
• Therapy
• Hospice Aides
• Spiritual Support

Our mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, quality hospice services to those faced with terminal illness – upholding the dignity, and easing the suffering, of our patients while supporting the emotional and spiritual needs for both the patient and their loved ones during the grieving process.
The Bright Horizon Difference:

Our patients and their families are our top priority. We are here when you need us for any hospice issue including nursing care, physician services, medications, therapy, medical equipment and supplies, respite care, counseling and spiritual support. We treat our patients like family.

A Bright Horizon Hospice registered nurse is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide on call service and support. Our patients and their families have the confidence of knowing they can always reach us when necessary.

Upon receiving a referral, a Bright Horizon nurse evaluates the patient and educates them and the family on the available options. Patients are typically admitted the same day or within 24 hours.

Upon receiving a referral, a Bright Horizon nurse evaluates the patient and educates them and the family on the available options. Patients are typically admitted the same day or within 24 hours.