Hospice Of Palm Beach County

Name :

Hospice Of Palm Beach County

Address  :

5300 East Avenue

Town  :

West Palm Beach

State  :

Florida

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

33407

Phone  :

561 848 5200

Fax  :

561 863 2955

Web URL  :

Email  :


Description

Hospice of Palm Beach County founded in 1978 as a notforprofit 501c3 has cared for nearly 70000 patients and their families and averages 1200 patients daily throughout Palm Beach County

A leading provider of hospice care Hospice of Palm Beach County serves as a model for other programs nationwide Our care encompasses all socioeconomic and demographic groups Services are provided at the patients home in an extended care facility or a hospital When acute care is needed patients may be admitted to one of our six inpatient units

OUR VISION STATEMENT
To create a world where everyone receives great service at the end of life and no one is afraid of dying

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a great healthcare experience to patients and families by

Caring for everyone who needs and wants our services

Establishing trust

Influencing healthcare providers by sharing our best practices

Operating with a margin which allows us to be competitive and innovative

Being a great place to work that fosters a passion for learning service
excellence and embracing change

OUR VALUES
Put Patients and Families First

Do Whatever It Takes

Respect Each Other

Do Your Best Every Day
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