Hospice Of Health First Inc
West Melbourne, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101520)
CMS process measure: 99.68 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (321) 434-1744 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Health First Inc has a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.68 is above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Hospice Of Health First Inc serves 38 ZIP codes from its West Melbourne, Florida office in Brevard County.
Yes, Hospice Of Health First Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101520, since 1985); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Health First Inc is a non-profit hospice based in West Melbourne, Florida, serving families in Brevard County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 1985 (CCN 101520), and its service area includes 38 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-two percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 99.68, compared with a Florida state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and indicates that visits occurred in the last days of life for 82.9 percent of patients, per the published data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not include costs, staffing details, or specific services beyond what CMS has published; families should contact the hospice directly for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Health First Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101520) since May 9, 1985, 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 Care Compare reports a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 99.68, which is above the Florida state average of 97.19, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in West Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data is the best way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 1985.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it is not about giving up but about a different kind of care 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 Health First Inc at (321) 434-1744 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Hospice Of Health First Inc directly at (321) 434-1744 to learn how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, the size of the service area, and how to reach the hospice directly — all of which can be discussed by calling (321) 434-1744.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101520?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.