Empath Health

03/17/2026

Staying connected to the roots that ground us in compassionate care is important to our mission, so this was a special moment for all of Empath Health.

03/16/2026

Empath's new Dementia Education and Care Center in Ocala gives families real support and a place to feel understood, and this is just the beginning.

Across Empath Health, our GUIDE program and dementia education work are growing so more people living with dementia, and the people who love them, can get help close to home. We’re here for every family on this journey.

03/16/2026

Our EPIC team is opening the Common Ground Youth Hub in Tampa — and Spectrum Bay News 9 took notice. Watch the segment to learn how we're working to support homeless and at-risk youth right here in our community.

03/14/2026

Across Empath Health, celebration is a part of our culture. Reaching our 1,500th Recognition Medal is evidence of our colleagues’ appreciation for the way we live our our values through our actions.

Congrats to the team at Cates House at Empath Hospice of Marion County, Inc. and thank you to all team members across our services who continue to make appreciation a daily practice.

This is how culture grows. One recognition at a time.

03/11/2026

We did it again!

Empath Home Health has been recognized as a best home health agency by U.S. News and World Report, and this one belongs to our caregivers, clinicians, and staff who show up with heart every single day.

Out of more than 12,000 agencies evaluated nationwide, only a select few earned this distinction, based on strong clinical outcomes and consistently positive patient experiences.

Thank you to our incredible team for making this possible.

Learn more: https://health.usnews.com/home-care/empath-home-health-of-clearwater-fl-107220

03/10/2026

Standard sheets won't fit hospital beds. And many patients receiving hospice care at home are resting in hospital beds where the linens most families have at home simply won't fit.

Something that small matters more than you'd think.

This March, all four Empath Health Foundations and Dignity Memorial are collecting XL twin sheets, towels, and blankets for patients who need them most.

Follow your local foundation and Dignity Memorial for drop-off locations, dates, and ways to get involved: Suncoast Hospice Foundation | Hospice of Marion County, Inc. | Tidewell Foundation | Trustbridge Hospice Foundation

03/06/2026

We are beyond excited to announce that Empath Partners in Care (EPIC) has been awarded "Non-Profit of the Year" by the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber.

Every year, over 100 incredible companies and individuals are nominated across various categories, and we are truly honored to be recognized for our dedication to supporting those living with and affected by HIV in the Tampa Bay area.

Thank you to the Chamber and our amazing community for this recognition. We couldn’t do it without you!

03/03/2026

From Air Force medic to community advocate, Ashley Sard has never stopped serving.

We are so proud to celebrate Ashley as a 2025 Spirit of Community Award Winner, honored by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women for her dedication to veterans, families, and community partners in the Empath Suncoast Hospice area.

Congratulations, Ashley. So well deserved. https://empathhealth.org/blog/celebrating-ashley-sard

03/02/2026

So proud of our Hospice of Marion County, Inc. team for being voted Best Hospice by Ocala residents! Your compassion and dedication shine through everything you do.

We’re honored to share that Ocala residents voted Hospice of Marion County as the Best Hospice in the 2026 Community Choice Awards

Thank you to our hometown community for placing your trust in us and recognizing the care we provide. Being chosen by the people we serve every day means more than we can say.

Thanks, Ocala StarBanner and LocaliQ!

03/01/2026

We're proud to share big news. Empath Home Health has been named one of Newsweek's Best Home Health Agencies in America for 2026!

Out of more than 10,000 agencies across the country, only 300 made the list. This honor reflects the hard work and heart our team brings to every patient, every day.

See the full list: https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-home-health-agencies-2026/florida

02/28/2026

A few of our amazing teen volunteers spent their day off from school with our participants at Empath LIFE, filling the center with music, joy, and heartfelt connection. Moments like these remind us how meaningful shared time can be.

02/27/2026

From the bedside to the community table, our teams meet people where they are. Grateful for the work happening across the Tampa Bay area, Empath Suncoast Hospice.