Location and Services in Florida Central
VITAS Healthcare has proudly served patients in our home state of Florida since opening our first office in 1981. Today, we provide tailored hospice and palliative services for patients across the state.
Our Florida patients tell us where they would prefer to receive care, and we meet them at the bedside with Commitment, Compassion, and Can-Do Attitude — the VITAS Difference. In addition to regular visits and consultations with clinical staff, patients and their families in Florida have access to psychosocial support and help with end-of-life planning through a VITAS social worker, as well as spiritual counseling through a VITAS chaplain.
We also offer various complementary therapies and modalities to address a full range of patient and family needs. We’re also proud to serve those who have served our country through our participation in the We Honor Veterans initiative.
Locations & Service Areas
Meet the VITAS Hospice Team
Our group of specially trained healthcare professionals who ensure that a patient's last few months,weeks or days are lived in comfort and dignity.
Physician
The physician closely monitors the progression of the patient’s illness, prescribes appropriate medications and coordinates care with other members of the team.
Hospice Nurse
The hospice nurse is skilled in assessing and managing pain and other symptoms. A nurse may also help with personal care.
Hospice Aide
Hospice aides provide personal care to the patient. They are also the “eyes and ears” for the rest of the hospice team.
Social Worker
The social worker acts as a friendly and skilled listener and provides emotional support.
Volunteer
The hospice volunteer can bring music or a Paw Pals animal companion, and spends quality time with the patient and family.
Chaplain
The chaplain ministers to the spiritual needs of patients and families of all faiths, and can work with their clergy.
Bereavement Specialist
The bereavement specialist provides grief and loss support to the patient's loved ones.