# Alex Mauricio

> Alex Mauricio is the President and CEO of Bristol Hospice, one of the largest and fastest-growing hospice organizations in the United States, spanning approximately 80 locations across 25 states. With 20+ years in healthcare and 13+ years in hospice, Mauricio rose through the ranks from home care roots to leading a $214M-funded organization of ~2,500 employees. He became CEO in February 2023, succeeding founder Hyrum Kirton, and has since driven aggressive acquisition-led expansion while championing specialty programs including pediatric hospice, COPD-focused care, and palliative services.

- **Role:** President & CEO at Bristol Hospice
- **Organizations:** Bristol Hospice, Suncrest Hospice, Kindred Hospice
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.S. Double Major in Business Management and Marketing, Newman University
- **Known for:** Became CEO of Bristol Hospice in February 2023, one of the largest hospice organizations in the US, Grew Bristol Hospice to ~80 locations across 25 states, Led multiple strategic acquisitions including St. Agatha Comfort Care and DaySpring

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Began career in home care, which shaped his professional trajectory and passion for end-of-life services
- **2011** — Joined Kindred Hospice as Hospice Area Director, Northern California
- **2017** — Promoted to Area Vice President of Sales / Vice President at Kindred Hospice
- **2018-09** — Joined Suncrest Hospice as President of Sales
- **2021-08** — Elevated to President of Enterprise Growth at Suncrest Hospice
- **2022-03** — Joined Bristol Hospice as President & Chief Strategy Officer
- **2023-02-01** — Appointed President & CEO of Bristol Hospice, succeeding founder Hyrum Kirton
- **2025-02** — Led acquisition of St. Agatha Comfort Care in Las Vegas, expanding Bristol's Nevada presence
- **2025-07** — Launched Little Lights Pediatric Hospice Program in Hawaii - a pioneering initiative for pediatric end-of-life care
- **2025-11** — Featured on 'Last Visit First' podcast, Episode 6, discussing leading hospice at scale
- **2025-12** — Led acquisition of DaySpring, expanding Bristol Hospice into Alabama

## Achievements

- Became CEO of Bristol Hospice in February 2023, one of the largest hospice organizations in the US
- Grew Bristol Hospice to ~80 locations across 25 states
- Led multiple strategic acquisitions including St. Agatha Comfort Care and DaySpring
- Pioneered Little Lights Pediatric Hospice Program in Hawaii
- Launched COPD-focused specialty care program
- Oversaw Bristol Hospice becoming the fastest-growing hospice organization in the country for multiple consecutive years
- Successfully transitioned leadership from founder-led to professional CEO management
- Built and led a team of ~2,500 healthcare professionals

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Led Bristol Hospice acquisition of DaySpring, expanding the organization into Alabama
- **2025-11** — Featured on 'Last Visit First' podcast, Episode 6, discussing leadership philosophy and hospice industry growth
- **2025-07** — Launched Little Lights Pediatric Hospice Program in Hawaii, a pioneering community-responsive pediatric program
- **2025-02** — Completed acquisition of St. Agatha Comfort Care in Las Vegas, expanding presence in Nevada

## Links

- Website: https://bristolhospice.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mauricio-189b3a33/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvCNGKhgE5A
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/Bristol-Hospice-753386754805992/

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Last updated: 2026-05-31