VITAS Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Inpatient Hospice Center in Florida

The 14,000-square-foot VITAS inpatient hospice center will open in 2027 and serve 500+ patients annually.

By HFT Staff


As Florida's aging population continues to grow, increasing demand for inpatient hospice care, VITAS Healthcare broke ground on a new inpatient hospice center in Port St. Lucie. 

Expected to open in 2027, the new 14,000-square-foot facility will expand access to comfort-focused inpatient hospice care for individuals whose symptoms can no longer be managed at home, ensuring more families can receive expert care close to Florida's Treasure Coast. 

Located in the Tradition community, the center will be the first freestanding inpatient hospice facility in the city and VITAS' first inpatient unit serving the Treasure Coast region. The 12-bed facility is expected to serve more than 500 patients each year. 

Designed with comfort in mind, the inpatient hospice center will feature private patient rooms and spaces created to support dignity and connection for both patients and their loved ones.



April 23, 2026


Topic Area: Construction


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