VITAS Healthcare is a leading provider of hospice and palliative care, dedicated to offering compassionate end-of-life support for patients with advanced illness. Serving the Jacksonville community, VITAS focuses on improving comfort and quality of life through interdisciplinary care teams that include physicians, nurses, social workers, and spiritual counselors. The organization provides care in patients? homes, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and inpatient hospice units. VITAS emphasizes personalized care plans that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while supporting families throughout the hospice journey. They also offer specialized services such as veterans? care, respiratory therapy, and music therapy to enhance comfort and connection. With decades of experience, VITAS integrates innovative approaches like telehealth services to improve accessibility and responsiveness. Community engagement is central to their mission, with resources and bereavement support available for families before and after a loved one?s passing.

Key Services:
– In-home hospice care and symptom management
– Inpatient hospice care at dedicated facilities
– 24/7 on-call support from hospice professionals
– Palliative care consultation for advanced illness
– Grief and bereavement support for families
– Specialized care for veterans and underserved populations
– Music and respiratory therapy for enhanced comfort
– Telehealth services for improved accessibility
– Spiritual and emotional counseling