Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc
Tavares, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101525)
CMS process measure: 99.78 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 264 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (352) 343-1341 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 99.78, above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc serves 264 ZIP codes from its Tavares, FL office in Lake County.
Yes, Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101525, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Tavares, Florida, serving families in Lake County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 1986 (CCN 101525).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes, this hospice scored 99.78, compared to the Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 66.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc serves a broad area, covering 264 ZIP codes from its Tavares office.
All figures above come from the CMS Care Compare dataset for this hospice, based on the most recently published CMS survey and claims-based measures. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or coverage details beyond this are available in the data provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc has been Medicare-certified since 03/03/1986 (CCN 101525), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 3 out of 5 star rating; 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 83% rated 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 99.78, compared to the Florida state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 66.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 264 ZIP codes from its Tavares, Florida office in Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 264 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, though families may want to weigh it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 1986.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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 on care, support, or symptom treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (352) 343-1341 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (352) 343-1341 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (352) 343-1341 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101525?state=FL to confirm current CMS data.
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.