Hospice of Palm Beach County Inc
81% would definitely recommend
23/ 100
Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care by Morselife
Hospice · 4876 N Morselife Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Family caregiver survey rating
17/ 100
Poor
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/06/2019 · CCN 101560
- Rank in West Palm Beach
- #2 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Florida
- #51 of 55 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 113 patients
- County
- Palm Beach
- Service area
- 48 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 93.3% | 97.2% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 32.9% | — | 48.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.7 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 7.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 71% | 78% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 61% | 73% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 84% | 88% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 85% | 88% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 67% | 73% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 72% | 79% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 74% | 82% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 of 10 reported measures, worse on 6.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.6% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 66.2% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 13.8% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 17.4% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 17.4% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0.9% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $13,843 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 15.1 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.8% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 86.2% | — | 89.3% | Worse |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer20%
Dementia14%
Stroke26%
Heart/circulatory disease23%
Respiratory disease6%
Other conditions13%
Where care is provided
Private home46%
Assisted living39%
Nursing facility15%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (48)
33401, 33403, 33404, 33405, 33406, 33407, 33408, 33409, 33410, 33411, 33412, 33414, 33415, 33417, 33418, 33422, 33425, 33426, 33428, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33435, 33436, 33437, 33444, 33445, 33446, 33449, 33458, 33460, 33461, 33462, 33463, 33467, 33469, 33470, 33472, 33473, 33474, 33477, 33478, 33480, 33483, 33484, 33486, 33487
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care by Morselife Medicare-certified?
Yes. Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care by Morselife (CMS Certification Number 101560) has been Medicare-certified since 07/06/2019, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care by Morselife compare to other hospices in West Palm Beach?
Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care by Morselife ranks #2 of 2 hospices based in West Palm Beach on the Scorecard score, with 2 stars.
What areas does Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care by Morselife serve?
Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care by Morselife reports serving 48 ZIP codes to CMS, including 33401, 33403, 33404, 33405, 33406. Call (561) 868-6573 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Palm Beach Hospice and Palliative Care by Morselife. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.