Global Home Hospice Service, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company is a hospice care provider based in San Dimas, California. Court records show that the company’s liabilities exceed its assets.
Note: A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a legal process that allows a business to reorganize its debts, restructure obligations, and continue operating while working toward financial stability. Under Chapter 11, a debtor typically proposes a plan to repay creditors over time, subject to court approval. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean a business is closing or going out of business. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Global Home Hospice Service, Inc. Files for Bankruptcy
Global Home Hospice Service, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 on September 16, 2026. PACER records show that the petition was signed by CEO Darla Drendel and attorney Michael Jay Berger, who is representing the company.
The case records show that the company is facing an assets-to-liabilities imbalance. The case is now expected to move through standard bankruptcy procedure.
Case-Related Details
Court records show that the company submitted a summary of assets and liabilities. The company’s assets range between $500,000 and $1 million. However, its liabilities range between $10 million and $50 million. This shows that there is an imbalance in the company’s finances.
The company’s filings also include a list of creditors who have the largest unsecured claims. The creditor with the largest sum is National Government Services, Inc., with an unsecured claim of $6,126,049. Other creditors with unsecured claims include Chase, Julia Edmon, Law Offices of John W. Fagerhom, and Mac Legacy.
According to the bankruptcy filing, Darla Drendel, the company’s CEO, holds a 90% equity ownership interest in Global Home Hospice Service, Incorporated, while Dawn Abeles holds the remaining 10%.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is here:
- Filing Date: September 16, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 2:26-bk-19375-BB
- Estimated Assets: Between $500,001 and $1 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $10 million and $50 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
About Global Home Hospice Service, Inc.
Global Home Hospice Service, Inc., is a hospice care provider based in San Dimas, California. It provides end-of-life and palliative care primarily in patients’ homes and other care settings across Southern California.
According to its website, the company provides hospice care for adults and children with life-limiting illnesses, palliative care, bereavement support, and grief support. It also provides home medical equipment and social work services for patients and families.
Previous Filings by Other Hospice Care Providers
The hospice industry continues to face a string of companies seeking Chapter 11 protection.
A Louisiana-based hospice service provider filed its petition on May 27, 2026. Case records show that the company’s severe financial pressure led to the filing. It qualified as a “small business debtor” and filed the petition under Subchapter V of Chapter 11.
Before this, a Georgia-based healthcare business also filed for bankruptcy on May 5, 2025. The petition was submitted as part of a restructuring effort. The company provides hospice and palliative care services across 12 Georgia counties.
The Chapter 11 filing allows Global Home Hospice Service, Inc. to pursue a reorganization of its debts as the case proceeds through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Court records will continue to detail the company’s obligations and the administration of the case.
