Just Call: We're Here When You Need Us

...for information—on the phone, in your home, anywhere
...for consults—any time
...for admission—365 days a year
...for home visits—any day or night

Hospice of Marion County continually strives to provide the optimum of care for families, by providing not only superior service, but some amenities you might not expect, such as:

• 7-day-a-week Admissions—registered nurses are available every day of the week to help patients get services as soon as they need and want admission. Just dial 352-873-7415 for immediate response, 365 days a year—no exceptions.
• Call Nurses—our staff is "ON" 24/7 every day and night of the year, including holidays. Help is only a phone call a way.
• Availability to talk with our hospice pharmacists—our pharmacists are experts in the field of medications that relieve symptoms and pain. and will speak with you directly regarding any questions or concerns you may have.
• Emergency drug kits—after careful medical assessment, we provide emergency drug kits to control urgent symptoms. The kits are kept in the home to be close at hand in the event of a crisis. The patient's physician prescribes the orders for the kits, which are tailored to cover individual needs.
• Medical professionals—our four Hospice of Marion County medical directors offer an array of expertise and make home visits. You may choose to consult with one of our physicians or your own.
• Experienced staff—our team of professionals, including nurses, nursing assistants, chaplains and social workers, bring years of experience in the field of palliative care.
• Hurricane and disaster preparedness—Hospice of Marion County is the most prepared hospice in the region when it comes to the possibility of hurricane damage or a crisis situation. Not only do we rely on our own pharmacy, we also have immediate access to medical equipment and supplies via our affiliated company, Accent Medical.
  Our hospice houses have generators for full power in the event of a hurricane, as well as more than adequate food supplies.
• National Recognition as a Quality Workplace—for three years, Hospice of Marion County has been near the top of the "Great Place to Work" list for mid-sized companies in the U.S. and also received an AARP award as one of the national top employers for workers over 50. This distinction reflects the value we place on our employees to ensure that you, the patient and family, receive the highest quality care available.
• Home grown—our corporate office is located right in the heart of Marion County. The Board of Directors consists of both generations—old families from Marion County, as well as newcomers, who have made Marion County their home, all volunteering their time to serve their community through the work of hospice.

Hospice of Marion County is your local hospice...we've been serving families here since 1983.