Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto Llc
Port Charlotte, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101574)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (941) 336-5001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto Llc, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure isn't available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto Llc serves 17 ZIP codes from its Port Charlotte, FL office in Charlotte County.
Yes, Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101574, since July 31, 2024); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto Llc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Port Charlotte, Florida and the surrounding Charlotte County area. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this detail directly with the provider. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 2024.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current data. This is often the case for newer or smaller-volume hospices due to limited survey counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey responses to report results.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto Llc scored 100.00, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data provided.
The hospice's service area, according to CMS data, covers 17 ZIP codes from its Port Charlotte office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is available or provided here. All figures cited come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101574) since July 31, 2024, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with limited survey counts rather than reflecting poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00 compared to the Florida state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Port Charlotte, FL office in Charlotte County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (941) 336-5001 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 2024.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for those with a terminal diagnosis, typically when a physician estimates six months or less to live.
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, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (941) 336-5001 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto Llc directly at (941) 336-5001 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how to begin care — for specifics not covered by CMS data, contact the hospice at (941) 336-5001.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto Llc on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101574?state=FL using CCN 101574.
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.