Hospice in ZIP 34238 (Sarasota, FL)
CMS records 2 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 34238 (Sarasota, FL); among those rated, the average overall score is 2.5 out of 5.
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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.
What to weigh in ZIP 34238
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.
Visit candidates in ZIP 34238, Sarasota, FL when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
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 snapshot for ZIP 34238
The current snapshot records 2 hospices in ZIP 34238; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at EMPATH TIDEWELL HOSPICE (other). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 3.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 2.5 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a 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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