Medicine and healthcare have made astonishing contributions to society.  People are living long, healthier lives.  Still, there may come a time when a life-limiting illness threatens a person's life and a cure may not be within reach.  It is at such a time where Hospice of Citrus County Inc. is a choice.  We provide patients with life-limiting illness something that most other healthcare options cannot: Comfort, Support, and Improved Quality of Life.

About Hospice of Citrus County

Hospice of Citrus County is a healthcare organization dedicated to caring for individuals with life limiting illnesses and their families.

Services include nursing care, patient care assistants, social services, clergy, volunteers, and bereavement services. We provide bereavement camp twice a year for children in the county who have lost a loved one. The camp is under the direction of a trained youth counselor.

Individuals may be referred to Hospice by doctors, family, friends, or a community agency. Hospice is a non-profit organization and is supported by Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance, and private donations.

Individuals referred to Hospice must meet admission criteria and have their physician or the Hospice Medical Director their care while in the Hospice program. To assess your needs and questions, there is a nurse and social worker available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For further information please contact us at (352) 527-2020 or Toll Free at 1-866-642-0962.

What is Hospice?

Hospice care takes a team-oriented approach to medical care, symptom management and bereavement support. We tailor our approach to each patient's needs and wishes.

How Does Hospice Work?

Our team designs a plan to meet each patient's/family's needs. The teams consist of the patient's physician, a hospice physician, nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, qualified volunteers, and specialized therapists if needed.

The team, working together, plans the care for the patient and family. Hospice pays for all medications, equipment and care that is provided through this plan of care for the terminal diagnosis. In addition, Hospice provides bereavement care and counseling for families up to 13 months after the patient's death.

For other valuable resources, please visit:

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization at NHPCO.com