Hospice Of Gold Coast Home Health Services
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101509)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (954) 785-2990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score comparison for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. This does not indicate poor care — families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
Hospice Of Gold Coast Home Health Services serves 1 ZIP code from its Fort Lauderdale, Florida office in Broward County.
Yes, Hospice Of Gold Coast Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 101509), certified since May 3, 1984; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Gold Coast Home Health Services is a non-profit hospice based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving Broward County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 1984, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for several decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including the overall star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice serves a small number of patients, and it should not be interpreted as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released enough survey responses to report a reliable figure.
Similarly, CMS has not reported how this hospice's composite process measure compares to the Florida state average of 97.19, so no comparison ('vs_state') is available at this time.
Based on the CMS data provided, this hospice's service area includes 1 ZIP code, reflecting a narrow, localized service footprint from its Fort Lauderdale office.
Families should know that 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 in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or review the official Care Compare listing for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 101509) since May 3, 1984, 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 CAHPS survey results for this hospice, which often happens with a small number of surveyed patients rather than indicating a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported how this hospice's composite process score compares to Florida's average of 97.19; this data is currently unavailable.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Fort Lauderdale, Florida office in Broward County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can reflect different organizational structures, though it does not by itself determine care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 1984.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness, and it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (954) 785-2990 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (954) 785-2990 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service areas, and how care is coordinated — you can review these topics with the hospice directly at (954) 785-2990.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101509?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.