Gulfside Hospice, Inc
Land O Lakes, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101532)
CMS process measure: 96.56 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 110 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (727) 845-5707 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gulfside Hospice received a 2-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.56 is at the Florida state average of 97.19.
Gulfside Hospice serves 110 ZIP codes from its office in Land O Lakes, Florida, located in Pasco County.
Yes, Gulfside Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 101532, certified since 1989, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gulfside Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Land O Lakes, Florida, serving families in Pasco County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 1989, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Gulfside Hospice received a 2-star rating. Among caregivers who responded, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Gulfside Hospice scored 96.56, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.19 for Florida. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 48.9% of patients, based on the most recent published data.
Gulfside Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 110 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Land O Lakes office.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here, and no staffing, facilities, or services beyond what CMS reports have been described.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gulfside Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101532), certified since October 30, 1989, 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 gives Gulfside Hospice a 2-star family caregiver rating; 80% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gulfside Hospice's composite process score is 96.56, which CMS rates as at the state average of 97.19 for Florida.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gulfside Hospice reports serving 110 ZIP codes from its Land O Lakes, Florida office in Pasco County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 110 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gulfside Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality measures, but CMS data doesn't indicate that ownership alone determines quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gulfside Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 1989.
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-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — supportive and symptom-focused care continues.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not detailed in the CMS data provided; please contact Gulfside Hospice at (727) 845-5707 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Gulfside Hospice at (727) 845-5707 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of the service area — all of which are reported by CMS for Gulfside Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gulfside Hospice, Inc (CCN 101532) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101532?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.