VITAS Inpatient Unit at MedSquare Kendall

9408 SW 87th Ave.

Suite 107

Miami, FL 33176

Inpatient Hospice Center

We're serving patients in Miami's southwestern communities with our new freestanding inpatient hospice unit in Kendall.

The 19,000 square-foot VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Med Square Kendall features 16 private patient rooms, each equipped with a dedicated iPad and smart TV so that patients and caregivers can connect virtually with local and out-of-town family. The inpatient unit also offers music therapy, Paw Pals® pet visits, and specialized care for veterans such as bedside salutes and virtual reality Honor Flights.

A VITAS nurse uses a stethoscope to check a patient's heart

Inpatient Unit Features

  • 16 private rooms
  • Shared family room
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children’s play room
  • Flat-screen TVs in rooms
  • Computer and internet access
  • Hardwood floors
  • Private bathrooms
  • Hydrotherapy
  • iPads for Patient and Family Use
  • Overnight accommodations for guests
  • Shower facilities for guests

Is your patient ready for hospice?

Meet the VITAS Inpatient Team

Our group of specially trained healthcare professionals who ensure that a patient's last few months,weeks or days are lived in comfort and dignity.

A VITAS IPU team manager

Team Manager

The team manager oversees all patient care in the inpatient hospice unit.

Physician

The physician closely monitors the progression of the patient’s illness, prescribes appropriate medications and coordinates care with other members of the team.

A VITAS physician
A VITAS hospice nurse

Hospice Nurse

The hospice nurse is skilled in assessing and managing pain and other symptoms. A nurse may also help with personal care.

Social Worker

The social worker acts as a friendly and skilled listener and provides emotional support.

A VITAS social worker
A VITAS chaplain

Chaplain

The chaplain ministers to the spiritual needs of patients and families of all faiths, and can work with their clergy.

Bereavement Specialist

The bereavement specialist provides grief and loss support to the patient's loved ones.

A VITAS bereavement specialist
A VITAS volunteer

Volunteer

The hospice volunteer can bring music or a Paw Pals animal companion, and spends quality time with the patient and family.

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