Heartland Hospice (Broward)
Plantation, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101502)
CMS process measure: 96.75 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 132 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (704) 664-2876 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for Heartland Hospice (Broward), but 72% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.75, which is at the Florida state average of 97.19.
Heartland Hospice (Broward) serves 132 ZIP codes from its Plantation, Florida office in Broward County. Families in this broader area may be eligible to receive care from this hospice.
Yes, Heartland Hospice (Broward) is Medicare-certified (CCN 101502, since 1983). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Heartland Hospice (Broward) is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Plantation, Florida, serving Broward County and a broader region covering 132 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1983, and is organized as a non-profit provider.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, often because of small patient survey counts, which should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Among caregivers who did respond, 72% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 70% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.75, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.19 for Florida. CMS also reports that 48.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the official Care Compare listing for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Heartland Hospice (Broward) is Medicare-certified under CCN 101502, certified since November 1, 1983. 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 has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Of caregivers surveyed, 72% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 70% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 96.75, which CMS classifies as at the Florida state average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 132 ZIP codes from its office in Plantation, Florida, in Broward County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 132 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heartland Hospice (Broward) is listed as a non-profit organization in CMS records; ownership type can inform families but is not itself a measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
CMS records show this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1983.
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 who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all 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 the hospice at (704) 664-2876 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 the hospice at (704) 664-2876 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area; contacting the hospice directly at (704) 664-2876 can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review official figures for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101502?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.