Hospice in ZIP 34238 (Sarasota, FL)
CMS records 2 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 34238 (Sarasota, FL); across those rated, the average overall score is 2.5 out of 5.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
What to weigh in ZIP 34238
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 34238, Sarasota, FL, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFINITY CARE OF SARASOTA | 2.0 | 10 | 2.0 | 156 | for-profit |
| EMPATH TIDEWELL HOSPICE | 3.0 | 10 | 3.0 | 1,163 | other |
Hospice on record in ZIP 34238
CMS data for ZIP 34238
The current data counts 2 hospices in ZIP 34238; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at EMPATH TIDEWELL HOSPICE (other). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 3.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 2.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 660 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | EMPATH TIDEWELL HOSPICE (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 2.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 660 |
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