Halifax Health Hospice
Port Orange, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101522)
CMS process measure: 98.69 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 107 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (386) 425-4701 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Halifax Health Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.69 is above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Halifax Health Hospice serves 107 ZIP codes from its office in Port Orange, Florida, in Volusia County.
Yes, Halifax Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 101522), certified since 1986, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Halifax Health Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Port Orange, Florida, serving families in Volusia County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 1986, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for nearly four decades.
In the CMS Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey, family caregivers gave Halifax Health Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — Halifax Health Hospice scored 98.69, which is above the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 60.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to CMS data.
Halifax Health Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 107 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Port Orange office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this hospice; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Halifax Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 101522) since January 7, 1986, 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, Halifax Health Hospice received a 3-star rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Halifax Health Hospice's composite process score is 98.69, above the Florida state average of 97.19, and CMS reports 60.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Halifax Health Hospice serves 107 ZIP codes from its Port Orange, Florida office in Volusia County.
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?
Halifax Health Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can affect organizational priorities but is not a direct indicator of care quality on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Halifax Health Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 1986.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Halifax Health Hospice at (386) 425-4701 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Halifax Health Hospice at (386) 425-4701 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey ratings, how visits are staffed near the end of life, service area coverage, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — all information available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Halifax Health Hospice (CCN 101522) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101522?state=FL to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.