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Care built around a lifetime of service.
Treasure Coast Hospice is a Level 5 We Honor Veterans partner, one of a small number of hospices in Florida to hold this distinction. Our Treasured Veterans program brings veteran-centered care, recognition, and peer support to veterans and their families across Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.
You do not have to know if it is time before you call
Hospice care supports people with advanced illness when comfort, quality of life, and time with family become the priority. Choosing hospice is not giving up. It is a specialized benefit that brings pain management, symptom relief, emotional support, spiritual care, and practical guidance to the patient and family.
The plan is personal
Care is guided by the patient's goals, faith, family structure, culture, and definition of comfort.
Rooted in the Treasure Coast
As a community-based not-for-profit, Treasure Coast Hospice cares for local families regardless of ability to pay.
Expert care brought directly to you
Most hospice care is provided wherever the patient lives. When symptoms require short-term intensive management, Treasure Coast Hospice also offers dedicated inpatient settings close to home.
Private Homes
Clinical visits, medications, equipment coordination, caregiver teaching, and emotional support are brought into the familiar setting of home.
Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities
Our team partners with assisted living residences and nursing facilities to add specialized hospice support around the patient and their caregivers.
Dedicated Inpatient Units
The Hay-Madeira and Harper Inpatient Units in Stuart and The Lynch Pavilion in Fort Pierce provide short-term care for acute symptoms that cannot be managed at home.
A team built around the whole veteran, not just the diagnosis.
Every veteran in our care is supported by an interdisciplinary team that meets regularly to review the plan of care together. That team includes not only clinical staff but also our Veteran Volunteers, who bring something no degree can provide: shared experience.
Give Us a CallLisa Gunggoll, Regional Director for Volunteer Engagement, Treasure Coast HospiceThe wife turned to her husband and said, 'You never told me any of these things.' And the husband said, 'And I never would have.' He had carried those stories for decades. All it took was another veteran in the room.
Hospice physicians and medical directors
Guide the plan of care, manage complex symptom needs, and coordinate with the veteran's VA or attending physician.
Registered nurses
Assess changes in condition, manage medications, coordinate supplies, and remain available around the clock for urgent concerns.
Medical social workers
Help veterans and families understand VA benefits, navigate documentation, access Presidential Memorial Certificates, and handle the emotional and logistical weight of end-of-life care.
Chaplains and spiritual counselors
Provide spiritual and emotional support shaped by each veteran's own beliefs, background, and traditions.
Veteran Volunteers
Fellow veterans who visit patients to share stories, provide companionship, and conduct the Veteran Honors Ceremony pinning. Dennis Diamond alone has performed more than 400 pinning ceremonies since 2013.
Bereavement counselors
Support spouses, adult children, and other family members before and after a loss, including through the Thomas Counseling Center.
We Honor Veterans
Level 5 is not a badge. It is a set of requirements that shapes how we care.
The We Honor Veterans program is a national initiative between the National Alliance for Care at Home and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Reaching Level 5 places Treasure Coast Hospice in the top 5 percent of more than 3,300 participating hospices nationwide. We are one of only a handful of hospices in Florida to hold this distinction.
01Staff trained in military culture and trauma
Ongoing education in the experiences veterans carry.
Nurses, social workers, chaplains, and aides receive ongoing education in combat exposure, PTSD, and the kind of stoicism that can make it difficult to report pain or ask for help.
02A military history assessment at admission
Care shaped by each veteran's specific history.
Every veteran is asked about their branch, service era, rank, and specific experiences at the start of care so the team can shape the care plan accordingly.
03Vietnam-era specialization
Dedicated focus on a generation that often came home without recognition.
Level 5 places specific requirements on how we support Vietnam-era veterans, including training in the unique psychological and social context of their service.
04Regional mentorship role
Leading veteran care improvement across the region.
As a Level 5 partner, Treasure Coast Hospice is entrusted with helping other hospices in our region improve their veteran care programs. That responsibility shapes how seriously we take this work.
Serving veterans on the Treasure Coast since 1982.
Dennis Diamond, U.S. Army Veteran and Treasure Coast Hospice VolunteerI've seen the lift of an eyebrow and the flicker of eyelids when a veteran receives their final salute. They know. They always know.
Who qualifies, and how to begin.
Veteran hospice care follows the same eligibility criteria as standard hospice: a serious illness no longer responding to curative treatment and a physician's estimate of six months or less. If you are unsure whether your loved one qualifies, our team can help. VA benefits cover hospice care for eligible enrolled veterans with no out-of-pocket cost. Medicare and most private insurance plans are also accepted.
Call for guidance
Call any time to ask about the veteran's condition, what care could look like, and what benefits may apply.
Talk with our team
A clinical team member listens to the situation and helps determine whether an evaluation may be appropriate.
Confirm eligibility and benefits
Our team works with the veteran's VA provider or attending physician to confirm eligibility and explain what VA, Medicare, or private insurance will cover.
Begin care
The veteran and family choose hospice care and receive a clear explanation of next steps, coverage, and what the team will provide.
Welcome your team
Your interdisciplinary care team, including your assigned Veteran Volunteer, introduces themselves, establishes a care plan, and coordinates everything from medications and equipment to family support.
Treasured Veterans: honoring service with more than words.
Through our Treasured Veterans program, we provide recognition and peer connection that honors the veteran's service in concrete, personal ways.
Veteran Honors Ceremony (Pinning)
A recognition ceremony conducted by a fellow veteran volunteer. The veteran receives a certificate of appreciation, a service pin, and a final salute. Families often describe these as among the most meaningful moments in their loved one's final chapter.
Learn moreVeteran-to-Veteran Visits
We match veteran patients with volunteers who share a military background. These visits offer a space to reminisce, swap stories, and simply be with someone who understands without explanation.
Learn morePatriotic Hand-Knit Blankets
Veterans in our care receive a red, white, and blue blanket hand-crafted by community volunteers, a tangible expression of gratitude from neighbors who wanted to give something back.
Learn moreVietnam War Commemoration Partnership
Since 2023, Treasure Coast Hospice has been an official commemorative partner with the Department of Defense's Vietnam War Commemoration program, providing specifically recognized lapel pins to Vietnam-era veterans in our care.
Learn moreVeteran Cafes and Community Events
We host and participate in Veteran Cafes and community gatherings across the Treasure Coast, including events at the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans Nursing Home in Tradition.
Learn more
We are here whenever you are ready to reach out.
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A conversation with us is not a commitment. It is the first step toward care built around the whole person.