Citrus and the Nature Coast
Stretching from Florida’s Big Bend Coast to the Georgia border, VITAS cares for seriously ill patients and their families in 12 Florida counties: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee and Union. VITAS hospice care is wherever patients and families need it. The map below indicates our general service area.
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.
Locations
Inpatient Unit
VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit of Citrus County
3350 W. Audubon Park Path
Lecanto, FL, 34461
Offices
High Springs VITAS Hospice Office
18670 High Springs Main Street
High Springs, FL, 32643
Lecanto VITAS Hospice Office
3280 W. Audubon Park Path
Lecanto, FL, 34461
Palatka VITAS Hospice Office
320 Zeagler Drive
Ste. 101
Palatka, FL, 32177
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.