Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro
Tampa, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101557)
CMS process measure: 93.96 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 108 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (813) 607-2630 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 1 star on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 66% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.96 is below the Florida state average of 97.19.
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro serves 108 ZIP codes from its Tampa, Florida office in Hillsborough County.
Yes, Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro is Medicare-certified (CCN 101557, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro is a for-profit hospice based in Tampa, Florida, serving families in Hillsborough County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2017.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 1 star. In that same survey, 66% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 65% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of certain routine care processes, this hospice scored 93.96, compared with a Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and indicates that 56.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro reports serving 108 ZIP codes from its Tampa office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro is Medicare-certified (CCN 101557) since October 11, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 1 star, with 66% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 65% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 93.96, compared with a Florida state average of 97.19, placing it below the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists this hospice as serving 108 ZIP codes from its Tampa, Florida office in Hillsborough County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 108 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results offer more direct insight into a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2017, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is focused on comfort rather than cure and is typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean pain relief or supportive medical care are stopped.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro at (813) 607-2630 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (813) 607-2630 to ask about starting care, and verify certification status on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care needs would be met; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (813) 607-2630 for anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101557?state=FL using CCN 101557.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.