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Hospice & Palliative CareInpatient Hospice Care & Respite✓ Verified
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Suncoast Hospice Care Center South Pinellas (St. Petersburg Inpatient Unit)
About This Organization

The Suncoast Hospice Care Center South Pinellas, located on 6th Street South at the Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital medical campus in Downtown St. Petersburg, provides dedicated inpatient hospice care and palliative symptom management for families in St. Petersburg, Gulfport, South Pasadena, and the Southern Pinellas barrier islands. Operated by non-profit Suncoast Hospice / Empath Health (AHCA License #5001095), the center offers private suites, 24/7 specialized nursing and physician care, spiritual support, and seamless hospital-to-hospice transitions.

Official Verification Sources: Suncoast Hospice Care Center South Pinellas (St. Petersburg Inpatient Unit) Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida AHCA Hospice License: HOSP #5001095-SPStatus: Active / Verified

Issuer: Florida AHCA Hospice License #5001095 (Suncoast Hospice)

Notes: Dedicated South Pinellas Inpatient Hospice Center in Downtown St. Petersburg; Operated by Non-Profit Suncoast Hospice / Empath Health (AHCA License #5001095); Immediate Bedside Transitions for Critical Patients in South Pinellas Hospitals

Services Offered
24/7 Acute Inpatient Hospice Pain & Symptom Management
Short-Term Inpatient Respite Care for St. Petersburg Caregivers
Palliative Medicine Consultations & Goals-of-Care Family Conferences
Chaplaincy, Licensed Clinical Social Work & Veteran Pinning Ceremonies
Community Bereavement & Spousal Loss Support Groups
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Suncoast Hospice Care Center South Pinellas (St. Petersburg Inpatient Unit)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Where is the Suncoast Hospice Care Center South Pinellas located?

The South Pinellas Care Center is located at 701 6th Street South in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL 33701, serving families throughout southern Pinellas County.

Can a patient at Bayfront or St. Anthony's Hospital transfer directly to the South Pinellas Care Center?

Yes, Suncoast Hospice hospital liaison nurses coordinate same-day transfers from St. Petersburg hospitals directly into the South Pinellas Care Center for patients needing inpatient comfort care.

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Contact Information
Address
701 6th St S
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Clinical / On-Call Support Where Applicable)
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