Summary of Services
- Provides hospice care for individuals with a prognosis of 12 months or less
- Offers palliative care at any stage of serious illness, focusing on pain management, emotional support, and quality of life
- Offers caregiver support, either in-home or facility-based
- Runs Community PedsCare Program, for infants to young adults (up to age 21) with life-limiting conditions
- Offers Perinatal Hospice Care, providing support for families with a prenatal diagnosis of life-limiting conditions
- Operates the Veteran Care Program, which provides specialized services for veterans and their families
- Provides Advance Care Planning (ACP), a free service available for documenting healthcare wishes
Meeting the Needs of Patients and Their Families with Compassion and Dignity
Community Hospice & Palliative Care improves end-of-life care by providing the highest quality, patient- and family-centered support to individuals facing serious illness. Serving residents in Baker, Clay, Duval, Putnam, Nassau, and St. Johns counties, as well as 11 additional counties in north-central Florida, the organization offers services to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Offering Hospice Care and Advanced Care Planning
The Hospice Care Program supports individuals diagnosed with a life expectancy of 12 months or less. For Medicare recipients, eligibility begins with a prognosis of six months or fewer. This program ensures that patients are treated with dignity throughout their journey, with a focus on choice and personalized care.
A self-assessment tool is available to help individuals determine whether hospice care may be appropriate. To access it, please visit here. Advance Care Planning (ACP) empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their future healthcare, especially if they cannot speak for themselves.
Through ACP, individuals can clearly document their medical care preferences, appoint a healthcare surrogate, and prepare legally recognized forms such as advance directives and living wills. Community Hospice & Palliative Care provides free guidance throughout the ACP process, answers key questions, and facilitates discussions with doctors, caregivers, and loved ones.
Palliative Care and Veterans Resources
The Palliative Care Program supports individuals at any stage of a serious illness by managing pain, reducing stress, and improving quality of life. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) deliver this care in collaboration with the patient's primary physician.
The program is personalized to the patient's goals and physical and emotional well-being throughout treatment. Eligibility may include a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of less than two years, declining health, or the need for advance care planning.
Since 1979, the Veteran Care Program has honored and supported military service members and their families. Recognizing the unique emotional and physical challenges veterans face, this program offers end-of-life services, coordinated by a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and social workers. Veterans also have access to free resources, including benefits guides, burial kits, and ongoing emotional support for their survivors.
Providing Emotional Support, Perinatal Hospice
The Community PedsCare Program provides compassionate hospice and palliative care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 21 who are living with a life-limiting or complex condition. Families receive coordinated care and emotional support from a dedicated pediatric team that understands the challenges of caring for a seriously ill child. Services include pain management, medication assistance, nursing support, counseling, grief support, spiritual and cultural care, and help with transportation, meals, and insurance navigation.
For parents facing a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition, the Perinatal Hospice Care Program provides medical guidance, birth planning, emotional support, and bereavement services.
Support and Enhancement Care, Along With Short-Term Respite Care
Community Hospice acknowledges the role caregivers play and offers Support and Enhancement Care to help them recharge and find peace of mind. These services can take place in the home or within a facility, providing a space for caregivers to rest, reflect, or receive emotional support from nursing staff.
Short-term Respite Care is available in-home to provide temporary relief from full-time caregiving responsibilities. For more information, visit here or call (866) 253-6681. To inquire about a patient currently in care, contact the Patient Priority Line at (877) 699-7300.