What is Hospice?

Hospice is a philosophy of care provided to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Care is provided in the comfort, security and privacy of wherever they call home. Hospice care addresses the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients.

At Gulfside, our mission is to provide patients with the greatest comfort and peace of mind at the end of life.

Offering comfort and care
Gulfside takes an interdisciplinary approach to giving both patients and their families the best possible quality of life. Our entire team provides both emotional and spiritual support to bring our patients peace and comfort, in addition to our excellent medical care.

Providing practical support
Interdisciplinary support and services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Gulfside Hospice also has resources to help with legal and financial services involving end-of-life care.

Relieving pain and discomfort
Our primary concern is comfort care and pain management. We provide medications, quality medical treatments and soothing alternative therapies, such as music and Reiki, to help relieve pain.

Gulfside Hospice Services:

The experienced team at Gulfside Hospice provides the very best care to our patients, offering medical, emotional and spiritual support to help the entire family through this journey.

Gulfside Hospice Services Include:

• On-staff hospice Physicians and ARNPs who offer pain management and symptom control through home visits. Patients can also choose to continue seeing their own physician.
• Experienced Nurses whose primary concern is the patient’s physical comfort. They monitor the patient’s condition and adjust medication, as ordered.
• Interdisciplinary team on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Around-the-clock continual nursing care in times of crisis, whether at home or at a Gulfside Center for Hospice Care.
• Coordination of medical supplies, medications and durable medical equipment related to the patient’s life-limiting illness.
• Certified Nursing Assistants who help with personal care.
• Social Workers who specialize in helping patients and families live well and fully as they cope with issues surrounding a life-limiting illness.
• Non-denominational Chaplains who offer services sensitive to the spiritual needs of those facing a life-limiting illness.
• Volunteers to help the family by running errands, staying with the patient to allow the caregiver to take a break or run errands, and helping with other tasks that are guided by the patient’s needs.

• Bereavement services for both family members of Gulfside Hospice patients and Pasco County residents, including grief support groups, bereavement workshops, educational programs and individual and family counseling.
  
  

Gulfside Hospice provides these services for anyone in Pasco County, regardless of their ability to pay. Gulfside is the only hospice that serves Pasco County exclusively, and was the first hospice in Pasco to receive The Joint Commission Seal of Approval Accreditation.

Download the Gulfside Hospice Brochure

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Caring for a loved one?

​The Resource Guide below is designed to be a reference tool for patients and their loved ones. Inside you'll find tips for dealing with common symptoms like pain and nausea, help with daily tasks, information about the Gulfside care team, and more.

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Additional programs available to Gulfside Hospice patients and their families include:

• We Honor Veterans: Gulfside is at the highest level of this veterans partnership with the VA, providing personalized care and recognition to our country's heroes.
• Arts & Soul: Techniques such as creating word art, listening to music, making clay thumbprints, and creative coloring help patients and families relieve stress and pain.
• Pet Peace of Mind: Offering assistance with basic care for the pets of hospice patients, even finding a forever home if needed.
• Caregiver Support Services: Gulfside's caregiver program offers an extra layer of support to those caring for loved ones by assisting with their needs, offering support groups and providing training workshops.

Learn More About Patient Programs

Still have questions? Read some answers to Frequently Asked Questions
  
Take a tour of the Gulfside Centers for Hospice Care

Gulfside Hospice is the first hospice in Pasco County to receive The Joint Commission's Seal of Approval for outstanding, quality hospice care.