Hospice Care in Jacksonville, FL
Your VITAS hospice team members can provide in-office care or visit you wherever you call home throughout Jacksonville, Florida, and the surrounding area. This includes Nassau, Baker, Duval, Clay, and St. Johns counties.
For eligible patients, the benefits of hospice care are numerous. From creating individualized care plans to managing symptoms, VITAS interdisciplinary care teams are accessible to patients 24/7/365 in the care setting of their choice.
Are you looking for a hospice career in Jacksonville? View our open positions today.
We provide hospice care wherever you need it. The map below indicates our general service area.
Locations
Offices
Fernandina Beach VITAS Hospice Office
960194 Gateway Blvd.
Suite 102
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Jacksonville VITAS Hospice Office
7406 Fullerton St.
Suite 105
Jacksonville, FL 32256
St. Augustine VITAS Hospice Office
1200 Plantation Island Drive
Suite 140
St. Augustine, FL 32080
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.
