Affinity Care Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101564)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (941) 477-9991 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Affinity Care Of Sarasota holds a 2-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 75% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Affinity Care Of Sarasota serves 49 ZIP codes from its Sarasota, Florida office in Sarasota County.
Yes, Affinity Care Of Sarasota is Medicare-certified (CCN 101564, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Care Of Sarasota is a for-profit hospice serving Sarasota, Florida and surrounding communities in Sarasota County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2021.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Affinity Care Of Sarasota received a 2-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 75% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 70% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — Affinity Care Of Sarasota scored 100.00, which is above the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 66.2% of patients in the data reported.
Affinity Care Of Sarasota's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 49 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Sarasota office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published, and families should contact the hospice directly for such details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinity Care Of Sarasota is Medicare-certified (CCN 101564), certified since August 19, 2021, 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 gives Affinity Care Of Sarasota a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it and 70% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Florida state average of 97.19, reflecting above-average consistency in delivering core hospice care processes according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates it serves 49 ZIP codes from its Sarasota, Florida office in Sarasota County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinity Care Of Sarasota is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality and survey data offer a more direct picture of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2021, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at easing symptoms and supporting dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Affinity Care Of Sarasota at (941) 477-9991 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Affinity Care Of Sarasota at (941) 477-9991 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and ownership type — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data; for other questions, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Care Of Sarasota (CCN 101564) directly at the official Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101564?state=FL.
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.