Peoples Hospice And Palliative Care Of Florida Llc
Pensacola, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101568)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (850) 378-5618 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Peoples Hospice And Palliative Care Of Florida holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Peoples Hospice And Palliative Care Of Florida serves 36 ZIP codes from its Pensacola, Florida office in Escambia County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Peoples Hospice And Palliative Care Of Florida is Medicare-certified (CCN 101568), certified since May 2, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Peoples Hospice And Palliative Care Of Florida LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Pensacola, Florida, serving families in Escambia County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 2023, identified by CCN 101568.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received the highest possible rating of 5 stars. Ninety-five percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a defined set of clinical care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 85.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life consistent with CMS timing measures.
This hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Pensacola office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details are included here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Peoples Hospice And Palliative Care Of Florida is Medicare-certified (CCN 101568) since May 2, 2023, 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, this hospice earned a 5-star rating, with 95% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating 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 100.00, above the Florida state average of 97.19; CMS also reports 85.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life consistent with CMS measures.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Pensacola, Florida office in Escambia County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
CMS records show certification since May 2, 2023.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (850) 378-5618 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (850) 378-5618 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met — contact the hospice at (850) 378-5618 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101568?state=FL.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in this data; contact the hospice at (850) 378-5618 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
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.