Hospice in ZIP 32778 (Tavares, FL)

In ZIP 32778, Tavares, FL, the latest CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 / 5 among rated providers.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
HOSPICE OF LAKE & SUMTER INC3.093.01,181for-profit

ZIP 32778 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 1 CMS-certified hospice in ZIP 32778, 1 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF LAKE & SUMTER INC (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 1,181 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHOSPICE OF LAKE & SUMTER INC (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Avg hospice care index9.0
Avg caregiver survey star3.0 / 5
Avg daily census1,181

All hospice in ZIP 32778

Hospice · For-Profit HOSPICE OF LAKE & SUMTER INC Tavares, FL 32778 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

Comparing hospice in ZIP 32778

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Families in ZIP 32778, Tavares, FL should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns the hospice in ZIP 32778?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 32778 is 1 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many hospice in ZIP 32778 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 hospice in ZIP 32778 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 32778?
When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 32778?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 32778. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
Do any providers in ZIP 32778 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 32778 in this CMS snapshot.

Data & methodology

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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