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Hospice & Palliative CareInpatient Hospice Care & Respite✓ Verified
West Melbourne, Brevard County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Hospice of Health First & William Childs Hospice House (Melbourne / Palm Bay)
About This Organization

Hospice of Health First, headquartered on West New Haven Avenue in West Melbourne and integrated with the non-profit Health First hospital system, provides Medicare- and Medicaid-certified routine home hospice care across Brevard County as well as 24/7 acute inpatient hospice and respite care at the freestanding 14-suite William Childs Hospice House (381 Medplex Parkway in Palm Bay).

Official Verification Sources: Hospice of Health First & William Childs Hospice House (Melbourne / Palm Bay) Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida AHCA Hospice License: HOSP-HF-32904Status: Active / Verified

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Notes: Non-profit hospital-integrated hospice of Health First operating home hospice teams across Brevard and the freestanding 14-bed inpatient William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay.

Services Offered
Routine In-Home & Assisted Living Hospice Nursing Care
24/7 Inpatient Symptom Control at the William Childs Hospice House (Palm Bay)
Up to 5-Day Medicare Inpatient Caregiver Respite Stays
Direct Integration with Health First Physicians & Hospitals
Center for Family Caregivers & Bereavement Support
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Hospice of Health First & William Childs Hospice House (Melbourne / Palm Bay)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Where is Hospice of Health First's inpatient hospice house located?

Hospice of Health First operates the freestanding William Childs Hospice House at 381 Medplex Parkway in Palm Bay (adjacent to Palm Bay Hospital), in addition to its administrative office at 1131 W. New Haven Avenue in West Melbourne.

Does Medicare cover stays at the William Childs Hospice House?

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

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Contact Information
Address
1131 W New Haven Ave, Ste 102
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Clinical / On-Call Support Where Applicable)
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