VITAS Healthcare is a leading provider of hospice and palliative care, offering compassionate end-of-life services to patients and families in Lake and Sumter Counties. With a strong commitment to dignity and comfort, VITAS delivers personalized care tailored to individual needs, whether at home, in assisted living facilities, or inpatient hospice units. Their interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who collaborate to provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support. VITAS also offers specialized programs, such as veteran-focused care and respiratory therapy for advanced lung conditions. Their 24/7 support ensures that patients and caregivers have access to guidance and clinical assistance whenever needed. The organization emphasizes comfort-focused treatments, pain management, and bereavement support for grieving families. By fostering community partnerships and offering educational resources, VITAS continues to enhance hospice care awareness and accessibility.

Key Services:
– Hospice care at home, assisted living facilities, and inpatient units
– 24/7 clinical support and crisis intervention
– Pain and symptom management for comfort-focused care
– Emotional and spiritual counseling for patients and families
– Specialized programs for veterans and patients with complex conditions
– Bereavement support for family members and caregivers
– Coordination of medical equipment, medication, and supplies
– Volunteer and community outreach programs for additional support