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Hospice & Palliative CareInpatient Hospice Care & Respite✓ Verified
Auburndale, Polk County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Good Shepherd Hospice — William &aza Somers Hospice House (Auburndale)
About This Organization

Good Shepherd Hospice's Somers Hospice House, located on Arneson Avenue in Auburndale (operating under Florida AHCA Hospice License #50060951), is a serene, freestanding inpatient hospice house serving families across Auburndale, Winter Haven, Haines City, Lake Alfred, and eastern Polk County. Offering private suites, 24-hour physician and RN care, and family accommodations, the house provides acute pain and symptom stabilization as well as 5-day Medicare caregiver respite stays.

Official Verification Sources: Good Shepherd Hospice — William &aza Somers Hospice House (Auburndale) Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry

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

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Notes: Freestanding inpatient hospice house serving Auburndale, Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, and eastern Polk County under AHCA License #50060951.

Services Offered
24/7 General Inpatient (GIP) Hospice Symptom & Pain Control
Up to 5-Day Medicare-Covered Inpatient Caregiver Respite Stays
Private Suites with Garden Views & 24-Hour Family Visitation
Chaplaincy, Social Work & Veteran Recognition Ceremonies
East Polk Home Hospice Team Dispatch & Grief Support
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Good Shepherd Hospice — William &aza Somers Hospice House (Auburndale)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Where is Good Shepherd Hospice's inpatient house for Winter Haven and Auburndale families?

The Somers Hospice House is located at 450 Arneson Avenue in Auburndale, FL 33823, serving Winter Haven, Auburndale, and eastern Polk County.

Is inpatient care at Somers Hospice House covered by Medicare?

Yes, qualifying General Inpatient (GIP) stays for acute symptom control and 5-day caregiver respite stays are covered under the Medicare Part A Hospice Benefit.

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Contact Information
Address
450 Arneson Ave
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Clinical / On-Call Support Where Applicable)
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