ACCENTCARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF PINELLAS C
Provider Information
- Address
- 17757 US HIGHWAY 19N SUITE 175
CLEARWATER, FL 33756 - Ownership Type
- Other
- Medicare Certified Since
- August 11, 2018
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 3 |
| Physicians | 0 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
7
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what ACCENTCARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF PINELLAS C reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- General inpatient care (for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed elsewhere)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2018.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ACCENTCARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF PINELLAS C compares to hospices nationwide.
9.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 23rd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
288
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day9.8 min
Ranks better than about 23% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends9.4%
Ranks better than about 65% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life93.9%
Ranks better than about 53% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits78%
Ranks better than about 16% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care12.6%
Ranks better than about 15% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months30.1%
Ranks better than about 68% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care5%
Ranks better than about 61% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.4%
Ranks better than about 45% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)97th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$13,707 · 27th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 59.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening98.9%
- Pain assessment99.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.3%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.3%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.5%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids98.4%
- Visits in the last days of life59.7%
- All care steps completed96.5%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer23%
- Dementia26%
- Heart and circulatory disease19%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke6%
- Other conditions19%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care of Pinellas
This hospice provider serves the Clearwater area from their office on US Highway 19 North. They offer end-of-life care and palliative support for families in Pinellas County. The agency holds accreditation from the Joint Commission, which shows they meet high standards for safety and performance. This accreditation means an outside group checked their work to ensure they follow national rules. They have been certified by Medicare since 2018. Choosing a hospice agency is a big decision for your family. Understanding who provides care helps you pick the right fit for your loved one. This agency operates as a freestanding hospice in the local community. They focus on providing care where you need it most. Having this information helps you make a clear plan for your family's future needs during a difficult time.
About AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care of Pinellas
This agency is listed as an other ownership type under Medicare records. They have served the area for several years as a Medicare certified provider. The Joint Commission accreditation is a key detail for you to notice. This group looks at how agencies manage care and patient safety. They check if the staff follows strict rules to keep patients safe. It acts as a stamp of approval from a group that does not work for the hospice itself. You can feel better knowing they meet these outside benchmarks. The team is small with seven employees total. This includes three registered nurses who handle the daily clinical tasks. They have one volunteer who helps with patient needs. You should ask how these staff members work together to support your family each day. Good care relies on how the team plans their visits.
What Is Hospice Care Like in Clearwater?
Hospice care in Clearwater focuses on comfort rather than a cure for illness. The team visits you at home or in a facility to manage pain and symptoms. Most care is provided by nurses, aides, and social workers. In this specific agency, the clinical team includes three registered nurses. They work to make sure the patient stays as comfortable as possible. You might wonder who handles the day to day care. Nurses visit to check on the patient and adjust medicine. They also teach family members how to help with daily tasks. The goal is to keep the person in a familiar place while they receive support. Care plans are made just for the patient. You get to decide what matters most to your family during this time. The team supports those choices throughout the entire stay.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should talk to a few agencies before you decide. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home in an emergency. This shows you how they handle urgent calls during the night or on weekends. Ask how many patients each nurse sees in a single day. This helps you know if they have time to give your loved one enough attention. Find out how the team handles pain management when symptoms change fast. You want a team that acts quickly when things get hard. Ask about the role of volunteers and how they help families. Finally, ask if they provide care in your specific part of the county. Some agencies cover a large area but have limited staff in certain spots. Getting these answers gives you peace of mind.
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