How To Get Started

If a patient qualifies for admission to Hospice care, all you need to do is call Hospice of Health First at 321.434.1744. We will take it from there and make the transition as smooth as possible, because everyone's journey matters.

Referral Information

Referrals to our Hospice program come from many sources, including patient and family requests. However, the patient's attending physician must authorize services. From there, all care is coordinated, and progress is reported to the patient's primary attending physician. If you or a loved one is in need of Hospice care, you can ask your doctor for a referral to Hospice of Health First.

Hospice of Health First doesn't discriminate against patients, families, staff members, or volunteers based on age, race, color, national origin, creed, financial capacity, mental or physical handicaps, We are:

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• A member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and Florida Hospices and Palliative Care
• Licensed by the State of Florida
• Certified as Medicare and Medicaid providers

Required Hospice Forms and Processes

• Download HIPPA Consent Form
• Hospice Medicare Benefit Election Form
• Authorization to Obtain Medical Records
• Health Information Use or Disclose Authorization

Advance Directives & Living Will Information

• Visit 5 Wishes Online
• Advance Directives
• Click here to view Living Will and Health Care Surrogate forms.