Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, Llc
Miami, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101558)
CMS process measure: 99.85 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (786) 382-0433 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 79% would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, and its composite process score of 99.85 is above the Florida state average of 97.19. These figures come from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey and Care Compare data.
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade serves 81 ZIP codes from its Miami, FL office in Miami-Dade County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 101558, since April 19, 2018). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC is a for-profit hospice serving the Miami, Florida area, and has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 2018 (CCN 101558). It provides services to families across 81 ZIP codes from its Miami-Dade County office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 99.85, compared to the Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 62.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the data supplied.
Ownership is listed as for-profit. As a Medicare-certified hospice, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient survey counts rather than an indicator of quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 101558, since April 19, 2018), 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.85, compared to the Florida state average of 97.19, putting it above the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 81 ZIP codes from its Miami, Florida office in Miami-Dade County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes quality and survey measures separately.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade at (786) 382-0433 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC directly at (786) 382-0433 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly care can begin, and how quality measures like CAHPS scores compare; contact the hospice at (786) 382-0433 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101558?state=FL to review current CMS data.
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.