Palliative Care - Empath Hospice of Marion County
Hospice and Palliative Care • Marion, IN • Since 1983 • 1 (Empath Health Palliative Care Clinic in Largo) locations
About
Summary: Empath Hospice of Marion County (a nonprofit, established 1983, based in Ocala, FL) provides specialized palliative and end-of-life care under Hospice of Marion County. Services include advance care planning, supportive/palliative care, grief support, dementia education, and veterans services. Care is offered in patients’ homes and in three hospice houses, with the organization also supporting associated palliative and hospice needs within the community. The agency is part of a broader hospice model and is noted for Joint Commission deeming status. Key facts: 72 employees, about $2.0M annual revenue, not-for-profit local operation.
Clinic Type
Hospice and Palliative Care
Address
Empath Palliative Care Clinic inside of the Diagnostic Clinic in Largo, FL
Phone
(727) 523-2460
bgamba@hospiceofmarion.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is palliative care?
Palliative care, sometimes referred to as “comfort care,” is specialized medical care and support for patients living with a serious or life-limiting illness. Our focus is to relieve pain, symptoms and stress at any time during a serious illness and to support patients and families as they work through difficult medical decisions.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 3.5 out of 5 stars (21 reviews (aggregate))
Patients praise
- long-standing local presence since 1983
- accredited by the Joint Commission with Deemed Status
- some testimonials mention compassionate care and supportive atmosphere
- not-for-profit status with comprehensive end-of-life services
Common complaints
- concerns regarding billing practices and communication
- reports of staff shortages and heavy workloads
- claims of disengaged management
- isolated negative patient or family experiences in online reviews
"They cared for both of my parents several years apart and the one thing that didn't change is the level of care."
— Yelp review"The administration of Empath are uncaring and unconcerned with customer service. They are unethical in their billing practices, terrible at communication..."
— BBB customer complaint/reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Empath Health Completes Trustbridge Integration in Florida | Empath Health — Apr 6, 2026
- Empath Health, Trustbridge Solidify Affiliation - Hospice News — Apr 7, 2026
- Empath Health Leans Into Value-Based Care - Hospice News — Nov 14, 2025
- Empath Health integrates Trustbridge into major nonprofit hospice network in Florida - McKnights Home Care — Apr 9, 2026
- Empath Health Opens Dementia Education and Care Center in Ocala with Support from Florida Leaders | Empath Health — Mar 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More hospice and palliative care clinics in Marion
Franciscan Health offers palliative and hospice services across its Indiana network, including Indianapolis. Key points: - Organization: Franciscan Health is a nonprofit, 12-hospital health system with clinics, home health, and extensive physician services in Indiana and Illinois; affiliated with Franciscan Alliance (Catholic healthcare) with a large Midwest presence. - Palliative care focus: Includes hospice, community palliative care, and affiliated Hospice House programs. Leadership includes Ericka Unger BSN (Director of Hospice, Community Palliative and Hospice House) and related clinical roles. - Indianapolis presence: Franciscan Health operates in Indianapolis through hospital campuses and outpatient services as part of its Indiana network; location-level details for Indianapolis may be listed among system sites. - Access points: Palliative and hospice services are offered within Franciscan Health facilities and associated programs; contact or navigate via Franciscan Health Indianapolis locations to connect with palliative care services. If you’re seeking care in Indianapolis, contact Franciscan Health Indianapolis locations or the Franciscan Health Foundation for program referrals and patient support. For precise Indianapolis palliative care offices or the nearest Hospice House, provide your address or preferred ZIP to locate the closest program.
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