Community Hospice & Palliative Care Receives National Hospice Honors ELITE Award

August 6, 2025 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Community Hospice & Palliative Care has been awarded the prestigious Hospice Honors ELITE distinction by MatrixCare, a national leader in hospice quality measurement and caregiver experience reporting. This recognition places Community Hospice among the top two percent of hospice providers nationwide for excellence in patient and family satisfaction. It makes it the only hospice in the state of Florida to receive the ELITE designation.

“This recognition affirms what we already know to be true: the care we provide is among the very best in the nation,” added Phillip Ward, CEO of Community Hospice & Palliative Care. “It’s a testament to the dedication of every team member, from bedside to back office, who ensures that patients and families feel supported, respected, and comforted throughout their hospice journey.”

The Hospice Honors ELITE award is presented annually to hospice agencies that consistently perform above the national average in every measured category of patient and caregiver experience. The honor reflects not only clinical excellence but also the compassion, professionalism, and commitment demonstrated by the entire Community Hospice team.

Community Hospice & Palliative Care, a program of Alivia Care, Inc., has served nearly 220,000 adults and children throughout Northeast and North Central Florida. For over four decades, it has provided compassionate, expert care to individuals with advanced illness, ensuring dignity and support at every stage of life.

For more information about Community Hospice & Palliative Care and its services, visit www.communityhospice.com.