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Hospice & Palliative CareRoutine Home Hospice Care✓ Verified
Lakeland, Polk County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Good Shepherd Hospice — Lakeland Resource Center & George C. Forsythe Hospice House
About This Organization

Good Shepherd Hospice (an affiliate of non-profit Chapters Health System operating under Florida AHCA Hospice License #50060951 / File #22910009) has served Polk County families since 1979. From its Lakeland Hills Boulevard campus—which includes both its clinical headquarters (3470 Lakeland Hills Blvd) and the freestanding inpatient George C. Forsythe Hospice House (3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd)—Good Shepherd delivers routine in-home hospice, assisted living hospice, acute inpatient symptom control, and 5-day caregiver respite stays.

Official Verification Sources: Good Shepherd Hospice — Lakeland Resource Center & George C. Forsythe Hospice House Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida AHCA Hospice License: HOSP #50060951Status: Active / Verified

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Notes: Non-profit hospice serving Polk County since 1979 under Florida AHCA Hospice License #50060951 (File #22910009); co-located with the inpatient Forsythe Hospice House at 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd.

Services Offered
Routine In-Home & Assisted Living Hospice Care Across Polk County
24/7 Inpatient Care at the George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Lakeland
5-Day Medicare Inpatient Caregiver Respite Stays
Home Delivery of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Comfort Medications
Bethany Center for Grieving Children & Adult Bereavement Support
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Good Shepherd Hospice — Lakeland Resource Center & George C. Forsythe Hospice House's services, licensing, and credentials.

What Florida AHCA license does Good Shepherd Hospice hold in Polk County?

Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. operates under Florida AHCA Hospice License #50060951 (File #22910009), headquartered at 3470 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland, FL 33805.

Where is the George C. Forsythe Hospice House located in Lakeland?

The inpatient George C. Forsythe Hospice House is located right next door at 3450 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33805.

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Contact Information
Address
3470 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Clinical / On-Call Support Where Applicable)
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