VITAS Hospice Care in Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties, FL
VITAS hospice team members visit patients wherever they call home (private home, nursing home, assisted living community, long-term care facility, etc.) in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, from Miami Beach to Islamorada.
We have offices in North Miami Beach, Miami, Tavernier and Miramar; and inpatient beds throughout our service area. VITAS hospice care is wherever you need it. The map below indicates our general service area.
VITAS offers integrative services including music therapy, massage and pet visits. Our liaisons work with veterans who are VITAS patients, helping obtain benefits when eligible. We offer local child bereavement peer support groups with our partners at the Children's Bereavement Center, and we are accredited by the National Institute for Jewish Hospice and the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
VITAS Healthcare Locations in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties
Inpatient Units
VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Hialeah Hospital
651 E 25th St.
2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33013
VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Palmetto General Hospital
2001 W 68th St.
7 South
Hialeah, FL 33016
VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at University of Miami
1400 NW 12th Ave.
7th Floor
Miami, FL 33136
VITAS Inpatient Unit at MedSquare Kendall
9408 SW 87th Ave.
Suite 107
Miami, FL 33176
Offices
Miami VITAS Corporate Office
201 S Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 400
Miami, FL 33131
Miami Lakes VITAS Hospice Office
14900 NW 79th Court
Suites 200 & 201
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
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.
