Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic
Fairfax, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491581)
CMS process measure: 91.65 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 134 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (703) 270-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic a 1-star CAHPS rating, with 66% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 91.65 is below the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic serves 134 ZIP codes from its Fairfax, VA office in Fairfax City county.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is Medicare-certified (CCN 491581, since 2006). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is a for-profit hospice based in Fairfax, Virginia (Fairfax City county), Medicare-certified since March 1, 2006 (CCN 491581). It serves a broad area, covering 134 ZIP codes from its Fairfax office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 1 star. Sixty-six percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and sixty-six percent rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 91.65, which is below the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 64.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Ownership type can matter to some families when comparing providers, though it does not by itself determine quality of care; the CAHPS and process measures above offer a more direct look at reported experience and care patterns. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic has been Medicare-certified since March 2006 (CCN 491581), 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 a 1-star overall rating, with 66% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 66% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 91.65, which CMS reports as below the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes 64.9% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 134 ZIP codes from its office in Fairfax, Virginia (Fairfax City county).
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 134 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as for-profit. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality; the CAHPS survey and process measures above give a more direct picture of reported family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 2006.
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 is generally for those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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; patients still receive medical care aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact them at (703) 270-4300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact this hospice at (703) 270-4300 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (703) 270-4300 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic (CCN 491581) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491581?state=VA to confirm current 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.