Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 422 S Kings Ave in Brandon, FL 33511. It has been certified since 2022. It cares for about 175 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Florida average is 9.7. Family caregivers rate it 2 out of 5 stars. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Florida average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 422 S Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33511 |
| Phone | (813) 561-7300 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 101567 |
| Ownership | Not published |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/16/2022 |
How does Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Florida average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 77.5% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 14% | 12.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 25.6% | 30.5% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 5.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 12.4 min | 15.3 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 10.5% | 11% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 96.2% | 94.7% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 96.4% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Florida average 97.2%) and 71.4% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Florida average 60.9%).
What do families say about Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC?
77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC; the Florida average is 82%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 75% | 78% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 70% | 73% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 87% | 88% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 86% | 88% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 69% | 73% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 77% | 79% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 77% | 82% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
65% of suncoast hospice of hillsborough, llc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (23%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 65% |
| In assisted living | 25% |
| In a nursing facility | 5% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 3% |
| In a hospital | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 23% |
| Stroke | 18% |
| Other conditions | 17% |
| Dementia | 16% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 15% |
| Respiratory disease | 13% |
Which Tampa-area ZIP codes does Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC serve?
Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC tells Medicare it serves 89 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties.
- 33510
- 33511
- 33525
- 33527
- 33534
- 33543
- 33544
- 33545
- 33547
- 33548
- 33549
- 33556
- 33558
- 33559
- 33563
- 33565
- 33566
- 33567
- 33569
- 33570
- 33572
- 33573
- 33576
- 33578
- 33579
- 33584
- 33592
- 33594
- 33596
- 33598
- 33602
- 33603
- 33604
- 33605
- 33606
- 33607
- 33609
- 33610
- 33611
- 33612
- 33613
- 33614
- 33615
- 33616
- 33617
- 33618
- 33619
- 33624
- 33625
- 33626
- 33629
- 33634
- 33635
- 33637
- 33647
- 33701
- 33705
- 33707
- 33709
- 33710
- 33712
- 33715
- 33755
- 33756
- 33759
- 33763
- 33765
- 33767
- 33770
- 33771
- 33772
- 33778
- 33781
- 33782
- 34609
- 34613
- 34614
- 34637
- 34638
- 34639
- 34653
- 34668
- 34677
- 34684
- 34685
- 34689
- 34690
- 34695
- 34698
What should you ask Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
77.5% of Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 62% across Florida. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 12.4 minutes per routine care day, against 15.3 minutes across Florida. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
All Medicare-certified hospices in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 101567 and has been since 2022.
What is Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Florida average is 9.7.
How large is Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, LLC?
It cares for about 175 patients on an average day.
