VITAS Hospice Care in Citrus County and the Nature Coast, FL
Stretching from Florida’s Nature Coast to the Georgia border, VITAS provides hospice care for seriously ill patients and their families in 11 Florida counties: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee and Union.
VITAS hospice care has an inpatient unit located in Lecanto as well as offices and at-home services available throughout Citrus County and the Nature Coast.
In addition to expert clinical care, our hospice professionals are trained to understand veterans, their sacrifices and the effects that military service and combat have had on their lives.
The map below indicates our general service area in Citrus County and the Nature Coast.
Locations
Inpatient Unit
VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit of Citrus County
3350 W Audubon Park Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
Offices
Gainesville VITAS Hospice Office
7520 W University Ave.
Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32607
Meet the VITAS Hospice Team
Physician
The physician closely monitors the progression of the patient’s illness, prescribes appropriate medications and coordinates care with other members of the team.
Hospice Nurse
The hospice nurse is skilled in assessing and managing pain and other symptoms. A nurse may also help with personal care.
Hospice Aide
Hospice aides provide personal care to the patient. They are also the “eyes and ears” for the rest of the hospice team.
Social Worker
The social worker acts as a friendly and skilled listener and provides emotional support.
Volunteer
The hospice volunteer can bring music or a Paw Pals animal companion, and spends quality time with the patient and family.
Chaplain
The chaplain ministers to the spiritual needs of patients and families of all faiths, and can work with their clergy.
