Vitas Healthcare Corp
Covina, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051608)
CMS process measure: 97.9 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 105 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 918-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitas Healthcare Corp received 3 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.90 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Vitas Healthcare Corp serves 105 ZIP codes from its Covina, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corp is Medicare-certified (CCN 051608, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corp is a for-profit hospice based in Covina, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 1993, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 051608.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey, Vitas Healthcare Corp received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — Vitas Healthcare Corp scored 97.90, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 59.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
Vitas Healthcare Corp's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 105 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published reporting period available at the time of this listing; families should check Care Compare directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corp is Medicare-certified (CCN 051608) since November 29, 1993, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Vitas Healthcare Corp earned an overall rating of 3 stars, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.90, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 59.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vitas Healthcare Corp, based in Covina, California (Los Angeles County), serves 105 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 105 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitas Healthcare Corp is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but families can review CAHPS survey results and process measures for a fuller picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vitas Healthcare Corp has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 1993.
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 rather than cure, typically when a doctor believes a patient has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; other medical care unrelated to that illness can often continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not detailed in the CMS data provided; please contact Vitas Healthcare Corp at (626) 918-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Vitas Healthcare Corp at (626) 918-2273 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these for Vitas Healthcare Corp on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (626) 918-2273.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corp (CCN 051608) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051608?state=CA to review current CMS ratings and measures.
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.