Find the Right Hospice Care with Inpatient Facilities
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St. Francis Hospice - Titusville
Titusville, FL
(Family Experience)
(42)
Avow Hospice - Naples
Naples, FL
(Family Experience)
(137)
Haven Hospice - Chiefland
Chiefland, FL
(Family Experience)
(12)
Haven Hospice - Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
(Family Experience)
(80)
Haven Hospice - Lake City
Lake City, FL
(Family Experience)
(35)
Haven Hospice - Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
(Family Experience)
(0)
Haven Hospice - Palatka
Palatka, FL
(Family Experience)
(39)
Hospice of Health First - Melbourne
West Melbourne, FL
(Family Experience)
(12)
VNA Hospice of Indian River County
Vero Beach, FL
(Family Experience)
(104)
Community Hospice - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
(Family Experience)
(25)
Hospice of Okeechobee
Okeechobee, FL
(Family Experience)
(8)
Treasure Coast Hospice - Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce, FL
(Family Experience)
(61)
Big Bend Hospice - Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
(Family Experience)
(54)
Good Shepherd Hospice - Auburndale
Auburndale, FL
(Family Experience)
(57)
Good Shepherd Hospice - Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
(Family Experience)
(57)
Treasure Coast Hospice - Stuart
Stuart, FL
(Family Experience)
(34)
Cornerstone Hospice - Orlando
Orlando, FL
(Family Experience)
(35)
Cornerstone Hospice - Tavares
Tavares, FL
(Family Experience)
(0)
Cornerstone Hospice - The Villages
The Villages, FL
(Family Experience)
(72)
Halifax Health Hospice - Port Orange
Port Orange, FL
(Family Experience)
(37)
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Total Hospices
Nonprofit Organizations
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Offering Pediatric Hospice
Inpatient Facilities
Nonprofit Organizations
Round-the-Clock Care
With Veterans Programs
Offering Pediatric Care
Spanish-Speaking
Understanding Inpatient Hospice Care
What is an Inpatient Hospice Facility?
Most hospice care is provided in the patient's home, but some hospice providers operate dedicated inpatient facilities. These facilities are designed specifically for hospice care and provide 24/7 medical supervision and support.
Inpatient hospice facilities are used for short-term stays when symptoms need intensive management that can't be provided at home, when caregivers need respite, or when a patient doesn't have a suitable home environment for care.
When Inpatient Care is Needed
Most hospice care is provided at home. However, inpatient facilities are valuable when:
- •Crisis Management: When symptoms become severe and need intensive medical management that can't be provided at home
- •Respite Care: When family caregivers need a break from caregiving responsibilities
- •Home Environment: When the patient's home isn't suitable for care (unsafe, no caregiver available, etc.)
- •Complex Care Needs: When the patient requires specialized equipment or care that's difficult to provide at home
- •Transition Period: When transitioning from hospital to home and the patient needs stabilization first
- •End-of-Life Care: When the patient is in the final days and needs round-the-clock medical supervision
Benefits of Inpatient Facilities
Inpatient hospice facilities provide 24/7 medical supervision, immediate access to medications and treatments, specialized equipment, and a team of healthcare professionals available around the clock. They offer a home-like environment while providing the medical support needed for complex symptom management. Most patients stay in inpatient facilities for short periods (days to weeks) before returning home or remaining until death.
Additional planning resources
Families considering inpatient hospice often have questions that extend beyond medical care, including advance directives, estate planning, elder law, and funeral planning.
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