The Rucki Hospice Care Center

Overview of The Rucki Hospice Care Center

Receive compassionate hospice care services in the comfort of The Rucki Hospice Care Center’s comfortable and home-like environment in Zephyrhills, FL. Their excellent team is available 24/7 to provide their residents with compassionate skilled nursing care in their cozy and spacious accommodations. Their team also provides extensive emotional and spiritual support to help residents and their families face the complex emotions and challenges that may arise from their end-of-life journey.

With over 30 years of extensive experience in hospice care, this community guarantees nothing but excellence when it comes to delivering care that matches residents’ care goals, wishes, and needs. By providing tailored treatment options and comprehensive rehabilitative services, they aim to make residents’ final years as comfortable as possible. At The Rucki Hospice Care Center, both residents and their families are given all the care and support they need to make the vulnerable journey of end-of-life care a precious time to share love and compassion.

(941) 861-5000

Walk Score: 1 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

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Types of Care at The Rucki Hospice Care Center

Hospice Care

2.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Zephyrhills's city center to The Rucki Hospice Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Compare Hospice Care around Hillsborough County

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Ruskin (Greater Sun Center)	132	No	39	Private Rooms	A+
The Rucki Hospice Care Center	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Zephyrhills (Zephyrhills Colony Company)	-	No	1	Private Rooms	-
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care-Hillsborough County	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Tampa (Westshore)	-	No	50	Private Rooms	-
Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough Care Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Tampa (Northwest Tampa)	-	No	58	Private Rooms	-
Temple Terrace Resource Center	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Temple Terrace	-	No	88	Private Rooms	-

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What neighborhood is The Rucki Hospice Care Center in?

The Rucki Hospice Care Center is in the Zephyrhills Colony Company neighborhood.

Is The Rucki Hospice Care Center in a walkable area?

The Rucki Hospice Care Center has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the address of The Rucki Hospice Care Center?

The Rucki Hospice Care Center is located at 5760 Dean Dairy Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541.

What is the phone number of The Rucki Hospice Care Center?

(941) 861-5000 will put you in contact with the team at The Rucki Hospice Care Center.

Is The Rucki Hospice Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Rucki Hospice Care Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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