For Land O' Lakes families, hospice care comes down to a handful of practical questions — who's licensed nearby, what it costs in 2026, and how fast a spot can open. We answer those here. We currently track 1 licensed hospice providers serving Land O' Lakes from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Land O' Lakes cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What hospice care means — and who it's for
Hospice supports a person with a life-limiting illness and their family, focusing on comfort, dignity, and symptom relief rather than cure, wherever the person lives.
How Florida regulates it: Hospice in Florida is licensed by AHCA under Chapter 400, Part IV, F.S., and is a defined Medicare/Medicaid benefit for a prognosis of six months or less. The benefit covers the care team, medications, and equipment related to the terminal diagnosis — usually at little or no out-of-pocket cost.
In Land O' Lakes specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Land O' Lakes's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near AdventHealth / BayCare Wesley Chapel (nearby), and how quickly you need a spot.
Land O' Lakes hospice care: by the numbers
1 licensed hospice providers on file in Land O' Lakes; about 38 total licensed beds; averaging 38 beds per community; the largest at 38 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed hospice care providers in Land O' Lakes
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Source: Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder, current 2026. Always confirm a current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before signing.
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | AHCA license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfside Hospice, Inc. | Land O Lakes | 38 beds | 5005096 |
Senior care in Land O' Lakes, Pasco County
Land O' Lakes is a growing central-Pasco community of lakes and master-planned neighborhoods, with new senior inventory serving families moving north of Tampa. Suburban central-Pasco growth corridor with newer assisted-living and in-home-care options and nearby Wesley Chapel hospitals.
Nearby hospitals: AdventHealth / BayCare Wesley Chapel (nearby). Being near a hospital helps with post-rehab follow-up, sudden memory-care needs, and routine specialist care, so Land O' Lakes families weigh drive time to these closely.
Areas families ask about: Connerton, Bexley, Lake Padgett, Stonegate.
What hospice care costs in Land O' Lakes (2026)
Hospice care in Land O' Lakes is almost always covered in full by Medicare, Medicaid, or VA benefits for those who qualify — most families pay little to nothing out of pocket. Costs arise only for room and board if hospice is delivered inside an assisted living or nursing facility.
How we vet Land O' Lakes providers
- Verified active AHCA licensure and disciplinary status
- Recent survey and complaint history reviewed
- Candid references from families who live it daily
- Itemized monthly cost shared before any tour
- In-person walkthrough notes from our local team
Questions to ask on a tour
- How fast can staff respond to a call button at night?
- What would trigger a move to a higher care level?
- What's the true all-in monthly cost for our parent's needs?
- How are falls and med changes communicated to family?
- How long have caregivers worked here on average?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: the hospice care team, medications and equipment for the terminal diagnosis, and family/bereavement support. Typically extra: room and board when hospice is provided inside an assisted living or nursing facility. Ask any Land O' Lakes provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Land O' Lakes
Most Land O' Lakes moves come together in 7–14 days once the health assessment, finances, and a physician's order are in hand; a hospital discharge can compress that to 24–72 hours when a bed is open. A free local advisor can tell you which Land O' Lakes communities have current openings.