VITAS Healthcare – Fort Myers

Quick facts

• Cost: The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers the full cost of hospice care for eligible patients — room and board in a personal residence is not included.
• Medicaid: Florida Medicaid also has a hospice benefit; ask if this provider accepts Medicaid hospice patients.
• Eligibility: Generally requires a doctor’s certification of a life expectancy of 6 months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
• Last checked: November 2026

Hospice coverage rules can be complex — always confirm with the provider and your insurance.