Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, Llc
Brandon, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101567)
CMS process measure: 96.38 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 112 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (813) 561-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough has a CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 2 out of 5, with 77% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.38 is at the Florida state average of 97.19.
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough serves 112 ZIP codes from its Brandon, Florida office in Hillsborough County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 101567, certified since November 16, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Brandon, Florida, serving Hillsborough County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2022.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough received an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. Among families who responded, 77% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 96.38, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19. CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published data.
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough reports serving 112 ZIP codes from its Brandon, Florida office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies the need; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 101567) as of November 16, 2022, 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 received an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, with 77% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.38, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 112 ZIP codes from its office in Brandon, Hillsborough County, Florida.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 112 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (813) 561-7300 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2022, according to CMS data.
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 for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with 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 relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; 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 where this hospice delivers care; please contact them at (813) 561-7300 to ask about their care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact this hospice directly at (813) 561-7300 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the areas it serves, and how to begin services; contacting the hospice at (813) 561-7300 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer these questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 101567 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101567?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.