FRIENDS OF CITRUS AND THE NATURE COAST, INC.
HOMSASSA SPGS, FLORIDA

FRIENDS OF CITRUS AND THE NATURE COAST, INC., formerly known as HOSPICE OF CITRUS COUNTY, INC., is a Florida-based nonprofit organization established on May 25, 1983. Headquartered in Homosassa Springs, Citrus County, it has been recognized by the state with a Certificate of Need to provide hospice services across counties such as Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union for over 16 years since its award in 2006. The organization offers comprehensive end-of-life care encompassing medical treatment, emotional support, spiritual guidance, and social services to patients within these regions. The admission criteria include the acceptance of hospice philosophy by patients and families, adherence to services offered specifically by FRIENDS OF CITRUS AND THE NATURE COAST, INC., and respite options facilitated through volunteers or local facilities under Medicare/Medicaid. The staff includes a multidisciplinary team—comprising physicians, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers—to ensure holistic support management. As of its last update on February 5, 2024, the organization was renamed in accordance with amendments filed on December 18, 2018. It stands under current leadership by officers such as Carol Rowda (Director), Deborah Rector (Treasurer), and Bonnie L Saylor (Secretary). For inquiries or more information, potential clients can reach via its multiple contact numbers or visit the official website at hospiceofcitruscounty.com. Despite offering a comprehensive list of resources for patients and their families, the choice of using any listed service remains solely with them.