Hospice Care in Broward County, FL
VITAS hospice team members visit patients wherever they call home (private home, nursing home, assisted living community, long-term care facility, etc.) in Broward County, including the Fort Lauderdale area. VITAS hospice care is wherever you need it. The map below indicates our general service area.
VITAS offers integrative services including aromatherapy, art, music therapy, reiki, 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.
Are you looking for a hospice career in Broward County? View our open positions today.
Locations
Inpatient Units
VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Broward Health North
201 E. Sample Rd
3rd Floor
Deerfield Beach, FL, 33064
VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at the Florida Medical Center
5000 W. Oakland Park Blvd
3rd Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33313
VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at the Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center
4800 N. Nob Hill Rd.
Sunrise, FL, 33351
Offices
Deerfield Beach VITAS Hospice Office
1801 West Sample Road
Suite 301
Deerfield Beach, FL, 33064
Miramar VITAS Care Connection Center
3700 Executive Way
Miramar, FL, 33025
Miramar VITAS Palliative Care Office
3720 Executive Way
Miramar, FL, 33025
Pembroke Pines VITAS Palliative Care Office
601 N. Flamingo Rd
Ste. 416
Pembroke Pines, FL, 33028
Home Medical Equipment
Miramar VITAS Home Medical Equipment
3850 Executive Way
Miramar, FL, 33025
Pompano Beach VITAS Home Medical Equipment
1780 N.W. 15th Ave
Ste. 410
Pompano Beach, FL, 33069
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.
