Hospice Of Florida
Jacksonville, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101572)
CMS process measure: 93.95 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (904) 740-2310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for Hospice Of Florida, but 55% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process score of 93.95 is below the Florida state average of 97.19. These figures come from CMS Care Compare survey data.
Hospice Of Florida serves 49 ZIP codes from its Jacksonville, FL office in Duval County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Of Florida is Medicare-certified (CCN 101572, since June 2024); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Florida is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2024. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the records provided, so families should confirm this directly with the agency.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice. However, the data show that 55% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 59% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. Where a measure is not published, this often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a judgment about quality, and families should not read that as a negative sign.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Of Florida scored 93.95, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The CMS care index score reported is 8.
Hospice Of Florida's service area, according to CMS data, covers 49 ZIP codes from its Jacksonville office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Florida is Medicare-certified (CCN 101572), certified since June 7, 2024, 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 has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice, but 55% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 59% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 93.95, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19, placing it below the state average on this measure, per CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospice Of Florida serves 49 ZIP codes from its Jacksonville, FL office in Duval County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (904) 740-2310 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Of Florida has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2024.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes a person has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and 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 Hospice Of Florida at (904) 740-2310 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Hospice Of Florida directly at (904) 740-2310 and verify current 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 a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and what geographic area is 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 look up Hospice Of Florida using CCN 101572 at medicare.gov/care-compare, or visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101572?state=FL directly.
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.