Empath Tidewell Hospice
Sarasota, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101521)
CMS process measure: 94.79 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 107 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (941) 552-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Empath Tidewell Hospice received a 3-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.79 is below the Florida state average of 97.19.
Empath Tidewell Hospice serves 107 ZIP codes from its Sarasota, FL office in Sarasota County. Families should confirm coverage of their specific ZIP code directly with the hospice.
Yes, Empath Tidewell Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 101521, certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Empath Tidewell Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Sarasota, Florida, serving Sarasota County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 1985, and is classified as an "Other" ownership type. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Empath Tidewell Hospice received a 3-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Empath Tidewell Hospice scored 94.79, which falls below the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 61.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Empath Tidewell Hospice reports serving 107 ZIP codes from its Sarasota office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Empath Tidewell Hospice?
Yes, Empath Tidewell Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 101521, since 1985), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 3-star rating, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 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 94.79, which is below the Florida state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Empath Tidewell Hospice reports serving 107 ZIP codes from its Sarasota, Sarasota County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 107 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality data such as CAHPS scores and process measures give a more direct picture of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 1985.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention — hospice teams continue to actively manage symptoms and support patients and families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Empath Tidewell Hospice; please contact the hospice at (941) 552-7500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Empath Tidewell Hospice at (941) 552-7500 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Empath Tidewell Hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101521?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.