I’m sorry you’re at this point with your mom. The simplest next step is to call a hospice provider and ask for an admissions/evaluation visit — they can usually explain eligibility, Medicare coverage, medications, equipment, and what support starts right away.

⭐ PensacolaCoPilot Preferred — Peoples Home Health and Hospice

Peoples Hospice and Palliative Care of Florida / Peoples Health Services
Phone: (850) 378-5618 for hospice
Website: choosepeoples.com
Address: 213 E. Wright St., Ste. B, Pensacola, FL 32501
Also listed locally as Peoples Home Health at (850) 696-0911.

I’d start here. They’re local to Pensacola and offer hospice, palliative care, and home health, which is helpful if you’re not sure yet whether your mother is ready for hospice or needs a different level of support.

What to ask when you call

Say something like:

“My mother may need hospice. Can we schedule an evaluation, and can you explain what Medicare covers?”

Have ready if you can:

• Her full name, date of birth, and address
• Medicare / insurance information
• Primary diagnosis or recent hospital discharge papers
• Her doctor’s name and phone number
• Current medications
• Whether she is at home, in the hospital, assisted living, or a nursing facility

What hospice can help with

Hospice is generally for someone whose illness is considered life-limiting and where the focus is comfort rather than cure. Services often include:

• Nurse visits
• Medications related to comfort
• Medical equipment like a hospital bed, oxygen, bedside commode
• Bath aide support
• Social worker and chaplain support
• 24/7 nurse phone line
• Family caregiver guidance
• Respite options when available

If you need guidance before choosing

You can also call the Elder Helpline / Area Agency on Aging for Northwest Florida at 1-866-531-8011. They can help you understand senior-care resources in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, especially if you’re overwhelmed or unsure what level of care she needs.

If your mother is currently in a hospital, ask to speak with the case manager or discharge planner and say:
“We want a hospice consult today.”

👉 Is your mother currently at home, in the hospital, or in a nursing/assisted-living facility?