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Hospice & Palliative CareRoutine Home Hospice Care✓ Verified
Melbourne, Brevard County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
VITAS Healthcare of Brevard County (Melbourne & Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center)
About This Organization

VITAS Healthcare of Brevard County, headquartered on West Eau Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne, provides 24/7 routine home hospice care inside private residences, assisted living communities, and nursing homes from Titusville to Barefoot Bay, alongside acute inpatient hospice and respite care at its 12-suite Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center on the Indian River Lagoon in Rockledge.

Official Verification Sources: VITAS Healthcare of Brevard County (Melbourne & Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center) Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida AHCA Hospice License: HOSP-VITAS-BREVStatus: Active / Verified

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Notes: Medicare-certified hospice serving Brevard County from Melbourne with a freestanding 12-bed inpatient unit at the VITAS Suites at Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center in Rockledge (1259 S. Florida Ave).

Services Offered
Routine In-Home & Assisted Living Hospice Care Across Brevard County
Inpatient Hospice Care at the Edward M. Poe Care Center in Rockledge
24/7 Continuous Bedside Crisis Care & Telecare Triage
Direct Home Delivery of Medical Equipment & Comfort Medications
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Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about VITAS Healthcare of Brevard County (Melbourne & Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Does VITAS Healthcare have an inpatient hospice center in Brevard County?

Yes, in addition to its Melbourne office at 4450 W. Eau Gallie Boulevard, VITAS operates the 12-bed inpatient Edward M. Poe Hospice Care Center at 1259 South Florida Avenue in Rockledge.

How quickly can VITAS begin hospice services at home in Brevard County?

With a physician's order, VITAS can typically conduct a bedside admission and deliver a hospital bed and comfort medications on the same day, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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Contact Information
Address
4450 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Ste 250
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Clinical / On-Call Support Where Applicable)
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