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St. Francis Hospice - Melbourne
Melbourne, FL
(Family Experience)
(16)
St. Francis Hospice - Titusville
Titusville, FL
(Family Experience)
(42)
Avow Hospice - Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
Avow Hospice - Immokalee
Immokalee, FL
Avow Hospice - LaBelle
Labelle, FL
Avow Hospice - Naples
Naples, FL
(Family Experience)
(137)
Hospice of Health First - Melbourne
West Melbourne, FL
(Family Experience)
(12)
Hospice of Health First - Merritt Island
Merritt Island, FL
VNA Hospice of Indian River County
Vero Beach, FL
(Family Experience)
(104)
Community Hospice - Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach, FL
Community Hospice - Fleming Island
Fleming Island, FL
(Family Experience)
(0)
Community Hospice - Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
(Family Experience)
(19)
Community Hospice - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
(Family Experience)
(25)
Community Hospice - Jacksonville, Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
(Family Experience)
(0)
Community Hospice - Lake City
Lake City, FL
(Family Experience)
(0)
Community Hospice - North Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
(Family Experience)
(0)
Community Hospice - Palatka
Palatka, FL
(Family Experience)
(10)
Community Hospice - St. Augustine
St. Augustine, FL
Hospice of Okeechobee
Okeechobee, FL
(Family Experience)
(8)
Hospice of Okeechobee - Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL
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Nonprofit Organizations
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Offering Pediatric Hospice
Total Hospices
Nonprofit Organizations
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With Veterans Programs
Offering Pediatric Hospice
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Understanding Nonprofit Hospice Care
What is a Nonprofit Hospice?
Nonprofit hospices are mission-driven organizations that operate as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Unlike for-profit hospices, nonprofit hospices reinvest any surplus revenue back into patient care, community services, and organizational mission rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.
Both nonprofit and for-profit hospices must meet the same Medicare certification standards and provide quality care. The difference lies in how they use their resources and their organizational mission.
Unique Aspects of Nonprofit Hospice Care
Both nonprofit and for-profit hospices provide quality care. However, nonprofit hospices often offer:
- •Mission-Driven Care: Focus on patient care and community service rather than profit generation
- •Community Investment: Resources reinvested into community education, grief support programs, and charitable care
- •Charitable Care: Ability to provide care to patients who may not have full insurance coverage
- •Comprehensive Services: Often offer extensive community programs, grief support, and educational services
- •Community Partnerships: Strong connections with local community organizations and resources
- •Volunteer Programs: Robust volunteer programs that enhance patient and family support
Choosing Between Nonprofit and For-Profit
Both nonprofit and for-profit hospices provide quality care and must meet the same Medicare standards. The choice between them often comes down to personal preference, values, and what matters most to your family. Some families prefer the community-focused, mission-driven approach of nonprofit hospices, while others may value the resources and efficiency that for-profit organizations can provide. Quality care is available from both types of organizations.
More support for families
Many nonprofit hospices work closely with community organizations that support families beyond medical care.
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