Catholic Hospice is a non-profit, faith-based hospice organization serving patients and families throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties since 1988. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami and operating under full licensure from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the organization provides comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual palliative care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, welcoming patients of all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
The organization utilizes an interdisciplinary care model that envelops each patient in medical expertise and compassionate support. Interdisciplinary teams include board-certified hospice and palliative physicians, specialized registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, certified nursing assistants, and pastoral chaplains. Care focuses on aggressive symptom control and pain management, enabling seniors to experience maximum comfort in their private homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.
When acute symptoms cannot be managed at home, Catholic Hospice operates dedicated freestanding inpatient hospice units, including the St. Anne's Inpatient Unit and Catholic Hospice at Holy Cross Hospital. These peaceful facilities provide 24-hour medical intensive symptom stabilization and short-term caregiver respite stays. A dedicated We Honor Veterans program provides specialized emotional and military honors for veteran patients.
Headquartered in Miami Lakes, Catholic Hospice maintains 24/7 clinical admissions triage and dispatch. Hospice care is fully covered by Medicare Part A, Florida Medicaid, Veterans Affairs benefits, and most private insurance plans, with all medications, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment delivered directly to the home at no out-of-pocket cost.
Official Verification Sources: AHCA FloridaHealthFinder Hospice Facility Registry; Catholic Hospice Official Website
Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Notes: Licensed Hospice Program under Florida Statutes Chapter 400 Part IV and FAC Rule 59A-38 (AHCA File #22910007 / Catholic Hospice, Inc.).
Factual details and direct answers about Catholic Hospice's services, licensing, and credentials.
Does Catholic Hospice serve patients who are not Catholic?
Yes, Catholic Hospice provides compassionate end-of-life care and non-denominational spiritual support to individuals of all faiths, traditions, and belief systems.
How is hospice care paid for in Florida?
Hospice care is covered 100% by the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Florida Medicaid, and VA benefits, covering physician visits, nurse care, medications, and medical equipment.
What bereavement services are available to families?
Catholic Hospice offers comprehensive grief counseling, support groups, and remembrance ceremonies to surviving family members for at least 13 months following a loss.
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