Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida
Miami, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101543)
CMS process measure: 99.87 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (305) 762-3883 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5, with 74% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.87, above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern Florida serves 97 ZIP codes from its Miami, Florida office in Miami-Dade County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern Florida is Medicare-certified (CCN 101543), certified since 2002; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern Florida is a for-profit hospice based in Miami, Florida, serving families in Miami-Dade County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2002, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 101543.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a star rating of 2 out of 5. About 74% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.87, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 55.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the data provided.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern Florida serves a broad area, covering 97 ZIP codes from its Miami office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 101543, certified since March 14, 2002, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a star rating of 2 out of 5, with 74% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 73% rating their experience 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 99.87, compared to Florida's state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 97 ZIP codes from its Miami, Florida office in Miami-Dade County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2002.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life at any stage of a serious illness and can be combined with curative treatment, while hospice care is palliative care specifically for people nearing the end of life who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (305) 762-3883 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (305) 762-3883 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are reflected in the CMS data discussed above; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101543?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.