I'd like to give a huge shout-out to hospice of Health First! When my father entered hospice only…read moretwo months ago, we still thought that he would live a couple of more years. He had many illnesses that could take him at any time, and hospice provided me with extra services so I could take care of him at home. The doctors and nurses, as well as myself and my father, thought that he would still hang on for a couple of more years! He was full of life. Little did we know that only 6 weeks later we would be going to his funeral. The nurses and CNAs and staff of Health First hospice helped us every step of the way. As my father's Health deteriorated quickly, his nurse came sometimes every day to provide assistance as needed. I could not have gotten through this without them!

When it came time to have to move our Aunt to a Hospice Facility it was terrifying. Having to make…read moredecisions like this are never easy but we are beyond thankful for the compassion shown to us by ALL of the staff at William Childs! She was treated with dignity & respect in her last days. All of the staff were informative on every move taken with her & spoke to us daily giving us updates and even reached out to the family to be sure we were ok & if we needed anything! The facility & her room was so clean, comfortable and nothing like a hospital room, with enough space for overnight family to stay if needed. A screened in porch allowing some fresh air into the room affording the chance to be outdoors while still remaining close by! The gratitude we have for this facility is beyond words or star ratings! They will all be forever in our hearts ! THANK YOU just doesn't seem to be enough.

This location all around deserves 5 stars! It's not a place we want to have to think about but if…read moreplaced in the position know that it is very clean and the staff are all super friendly. They really consider the families concerns and the patients wishes. The rooms are very big with couch, private bathroom and patio attachment. I appreciated that they also updated their visitation policy due to Covid- only two visitors are currently allowed per room. This location is also beautifully landscaped which helps to keep the atmosphere calm.

Our family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care we received from VITAS Hospice during an…read moreincredibly difficult time. Nurse Stephanie and CNA Dessarae went above and beyond to ensure our mom was comfortable, respected, and treated with dignity every step of the way. Stephanie was honest, knowledgeable, and incredibly relatable. She spoke to us in a way that was clear and real, helping us understand what to expect--especially when we felt overwhelmed. She was also consistently available, making us feel like we were never alone in the process. During a moment of crisis, she truly went above and beyond--responding quickly, taking control with calm confidence, and guiding our mom through what was a very scary situation. Her steady presence and ability to act with both urgency and compassion made all the difference. Dessarae provided hands-on care with such kindness and gentleness. She treated our mom as if she were her own family, always attentive to comfort and the small details that made a big difference. She also cared deeply for our family, offering comfort and reassurance throughout. Her warmth and compassion will remain in our hearts. Together, they created an environment of peace and dignity that we will never forget. Their care extended beyond our mom to our entire family, offering comfort, understanding, and genuine empathy when we needed it most. We are truly thankful for Stephanie and Dessarae, and for the support of the VITAS Hospice team. Their dedication and compassion made an immeasurable difference in our experience.

My father was under Hospice in Melbourne Florida and received wonderful care. He lived to be 96…read moreand a wonderful life. Vitas was overlooking everything for him towards the end. We can't say enough great things about them. They were so caring and made every step of his journey easier on us all. They knew what to do and when and where. When he went to an assisted living home in Melbourne Tranquil Reflections- he was in Heaven!! The most wonderful people worked there. They care for everyone who enters that home. Vitas was welcomed there with open arms and made my Dad's last few months so wonderful. Nothing negative. Vitas kept every appointment and was so caring too. The sad part was my Dads last few days. They knew it was time so he was transported to Vitas Hospital in Rockledge Florida. The people there were so nice to me and the rest of my family. It made a difficult time-of a loved ones passing- bearable. We were so glad we found Vitas and Tranquil Reflections home for Dads last few months. Thank you Vitas.

Hello VITAS Healthcare, we would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the VITAS Team for providing my…read moreMom with care, and the family with assistance during her final moment. The compassion and attentiveness provided by the whole VITAS Team Staff was no doubt remarkable during a very difficult time in our lives. When my Mom's Healthcare Oncologist informed us that we needed to begin coordinating Hospice Care...VITAS Team swiftly responded and came to our home that evening. Not really understanding Hospice Care a representative arrived within hours to help explain a care strategy. The experience of preparing and planning for the needed care of a loved one was not easy. The VITAS Team really gave our family amazing support through a very emotionally time from early Home Hospice Care to final Facility Hospice Care located at Rockledge, FL. The VITAS Team ensured my Mom was comfortable through the entire process of care. VITAS Representatives and Teams listed below were all superb in our experience! Yes, we lost our Mom but do know, she no longer must deal with the pain of cancer, other illnesses, or worries. Again, thanks to the whole VITAS Team for their outstanding care and support provided to our Mom/Family. God Bless You All! VITAS Representatives: Admissions Nurse: Emily; Health Care Nurse: Crystal; Doctor: Dr. Z. Dahya; Chaplain: Ellen; Social Worker: Stephanie; Nurse Assistant: Yolande; Rockledge Facility Nurse Team, Facility Chaplain, Cleaning Staff, and to the Health Care Equipment Delivery Team.

They are the most AMAZING staff ever!! They took such great care of my dad and it helped knowing…read morethat they kept him comfortable and they cared for him as well as us. They truly helped us during one of the most difficult times. The facility was also so beautiful and so clean.

The team members with Wuesthoff Hospice provided immense comfort for my Dad during his last months…read morewith his family. The staff listened to his requests and stories. He was always treated with respect and kindness. He looked forward to his visits from Nursing staff (Tracie, Susan, Vanessa), CNA's (Claudette, Marie and several others who filled in), Social Worker Avlene, Chaplain Katie and of course his wonderful volunteer Barbara. Barbara came once a week to visit. I will be forever grateful the team of Wuesthoff Hospice for their loving dedication their patient, my Dad.

I work locally for a home health care agency. In my years of working there, I have had the…read moreprivaledge of meeting the Wuesthoff hospice team in many settings. Events, health fairs and professionally in several facilities including rehabs and assisted living. I used them personally for my father. I can't thank them enough. Jackie Bailey was one of my Dad's nurses. She called me and told me to come immediately. I was able to hold my Dads hand as he transitioned. Without her help and the Wuesthoff Hospice Team, my Dad's passing would have been such a different story. I will forever hold that team in my heart. Thank you for your hard work and compassion during the worst time of my life.

The hospice staff was great, we especially were impressed by the care given by team Pelican. Nurse…read moreViv was especially helpful and was with us at the time of our greatest need when my wife passed.

This is the place…read more You want a place like this when you are in need of hospice. I have never, in my years, found one location where everyone is as capable and compassionate as the people in this hospice facility. From the security guard to the janitor, every doctor, every nurse, every aid and the social worker too. I spent the four last days of my father's life here. I would not have wanted him anywhere else. Informative, professional and kind. I want to know a place like this will be waiting for me in 40 years. Thank you, St. Francis. For these past four days, as well as the past four months of monitored care at both Parish Hospital and a LTC Facility. THANK YOU.

The staff were awesome! Caring, compassionate and very kind. My loved one passed quickly and pain…read morefree. Special thanks to Andrea you were a wonderful nurse.

Nurses are very kind, facility is beautiful and clean but they seem to overmedicate the patients…read more Make sure your loved ones know what they are getting themselves into. They do medicate for pain but over medicate causing sleep coma where the patient sleeps for days and die of starvation and no water. I thought they were just going to medicate to help with the pain not put him to sleep for days.

Do not have anything go wrong on a holiday or weekend. I am…read moretheir patient.I'm ignored no matter what I need. I am dying from congestive heart failure.I'm not supposed to get upset. No pain medication that don't give a damn People not showing up they don't give a damn When they say problems are resolved they're lying nothing changes

When loved ones reach the end of their life and their body and mind begin to falter, seeking…read moreHospice care for them is essential. Unfortunately, who you invite into your home can be disastrous. In all honesty, our first experience with Vitas for my Father-in-Law (not necessarily this office--Vitas has many facilities around Central Florida) was not that great because WE were inexperienced, and the first health care attendant they provided was brand new. Also, it was all over in 48 hours--it takes time to figure out what services are available, and how to get services and equipment when you need them. Still, the net impact of our first experience was positive so when my Mother-in-Law began declining quickly we again called Vitas. This time we had the benefit of our previous experience, and Grandma was in hospice almost two weeks. Most importantly, we had Sunshine. Sunshine (her real name) arrived, and let me say that she is the embodiment of her name in every sense. She's an experienced RN and a bundle of energy, all smiles, hugs and good advice. We were spellbound! Shortly, we began meeting our care providers, and we also began asking for several of them by name. Yaira arrived early on the scene and helped bathe and dress Grandma. We met Candy B. who is wonderful (very sweet and patient). At our request, she worked several extra shifts for us. Cindy is wonderful as well, and she advised us that Suzette, who was the brightest part of this company our first time around was still working for the company on weekends while she completes the last semester of her studies, when she too will earn her RN diploma. We asked for her, and she was here for us again as well. Candy and Suzette each worked at least three 12-hour shifts. It's important to note that Dr Pham, the physician who attended, came to our home at least three times. Twice she was here well in excess of a half hour. With a wonderful bedside manner, she spent as much time with us as with Grandma. The young men who delivered the bed, oxygen concentrator and supplies were also very considerate. They also returned immediately after my Mother-in-Law passed to remove that equipment, which is more important than it sounds as I write this. The days following a death are difficult and moving from hospice to planning a funeral in another state is a nightmare. Both of our loved ones passed in our home with all of their family at their side. That was our goal. This is an event each of us must face, but knowing that we were there for them every step of the way provided peace and comfort to all of us--not just our departed parents. Thank you Vitas for making this possible.