Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc
Lakeland, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101553)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (863) 709-0099 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc a 3-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 100.00 is above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc serves 65 ZIP codes from its Lakeland, Florida office in Polk County.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101553, since 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Lakeland, Florida, serving families in Polk County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2011 (CCN 101553).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Florida state average of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that 84.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS's ZIP code data, covers 65 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101553) since July 21, 2011, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star overall rating, with 82% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 100.00, above the Florida state average of 97.19; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 84.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its Lakeland, Florida location in Polk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is one factor CMS publishes for families to consider alongside survey and quality-measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc at (863) 709-0099 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (863) 709-0099 to ask about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how to begin care; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm details by calling (863) 709-0099.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc (CCN 101553) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101553?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.