Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic
Blue Bell, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391571)
CMS process measure: 93 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 185 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 542-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.00 is below the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic serves 185 ZIP codes from its Blue Bell, PA office in Montgomery County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is Medicare-certified, with CCN 391571, certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is a for-profit hospice based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, serving Montgomery County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. In that same survey, 76% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at the consistency of core care processes, this hospice scored 93.00, compared to a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 42.2% of patients, based on the published data.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic reports a service area covering 185 ZIP codes from its Blue Bell office, reflecting a broad reach for a hospice of this type.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; specific vintage dates should be confirmed directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are included here. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur due to small patient sample sizes and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is Medicare-certified (CCN 391571) since July 12, 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, this hospice received an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, with 76% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% 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 93.00, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 185 ZIP codes from its Blue Bell, PA office in Montgomery County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 185 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data can help families evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (215) 542-3000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
For details on how to begin care, please contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic directly at (215) 542-3000 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores compared to the state average, and the hospice's service area; contacting the hospice at (215) 542-3000 can help clarify these points further.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic using CCN 391571 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391571?state=PA.
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.