For more than 35 years, Gulfside Healthcare Services has provided compassionate, high-quality care to individuals and families in Pasco and Hillsborough counties—ensuring access to cost-free healthcare services during times of greatest need.
This past December, Gulfside expanded its hospice services into Pinellas County, now serving communities including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Pinellas Park, and Largo. This expansion is more than a geographic milestone — it’s a continued promise to bring exceptional, mission-driven care to even more families when they need it most.
What This Expansion Means for Pinellas County
Pinellas County is home to thousands of residents who can now access Gulfside’s high-quality hospice care, regardless of financial circumstances. By extending its services across county lines, Gulfside reinforces its long-standing commitment to ensuring compassionate, nonprofit care is available to everyone who seeks it.
With a population of more than 960,000 residents, Pinellas County has a significant and growing need for hospice services. Nearly 27.5% of residents are age 65 or older, and while the median household income is $70,293, approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. These demographics highlight the vital role nonprofit hospice care can play in supporting the community.
High-Quality Care for Those in Need
Gulfside’s expansion brings trusted, patient-centered hospice and palliative care to an area where access and affordability matter deeply. Residents now have a local option for compassionate care that prioritizes dignity, comfort, and support for both patients and their families.
Gulfside’s Service Model in Pinellas County
Gulfside’s service model is built on a community-integrated, patient-centered approach. An interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers works together to provide a full continuum of care for patients and their loved ones.
As demand for hospice and palliative care continues to grow, Gulfside emphasizes scalable operations, flexible service delivery, community outreach, and ongoing staff training, ensuring timely, responsive care for every individual in Pinellas County.
What Makes Gulfside Unique
Gulfside offers several distinctive features that set its care apart, including:
- Experienced, on-staff physicians specializing in pain management and symptom control
- 24/7 nursing coverage to ensure support at any hour
- Certified nursing assistants providing personal, hands-on patient care
Beyond clinical services, Gulfside also provides comprehensive bereavement support, including grief counseling, support groups, educational programs, and non-denominational spiritual care through trained chaplains. Bereavement services are available to all members of the community.
As a nonprofit organization, Gulfside delivers hospice care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay — ensuring every individual receives the compassionate, dedicated care they need and deserve.
