Vital Hospice Care, Llc
Hayward, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11742)
CMS process measure: 53.85 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 925-2886 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Vital Hospice Care, LLC. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 53.85 compared with a California state average of 93.41, which is below the state average.
Vital Hospice Care, LLC serves 41 ZIP codes from its Hayward, CA office in Alameda County.
Yes, Vital Hospice Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A11742), certified since December 31, 2020, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vital Hospice Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Hayward, California, serving Alameda County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 31, 2020.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Vital Hospice Care, LLC. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Vital Hospice Care, LLC scored 53.85, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 12.0% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
Vital Hospice Care, LLC reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Hayward office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the very latest updates; families are encouraged to check the current listing directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vital Hospice Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A11742) since December 31, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report — it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Vital Hospice Care, LLC scored 53.85, below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 12.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Hayward, California office in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vital Hospice Care, LLC is listed as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality of care, but it's one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 31, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean pain, symptoms, or emotional needs go untreated.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Vital Hospice Care, LLC at (510) 925-2886 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Vital Hospice Care, LLC at (510) 925-2886 to ask how to begin care and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (510) 925-2886.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vital Hospice Care, LLC (CCN A11742) at medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11742?state=CA to see the latest published figures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.