Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic
Livingston, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311558)
CMS process measure: 96.25 (state average 96.87 — at state average)
Serves: 295 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (973) 994-4738 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.25 is at the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic serves 295 ZIP codes from its Livingston, New Jersey office in Essex County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is Medicare-certified, with CCN 311558, certified since 2004. 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 Livingston, New Jersey, serving Essex County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2004.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic received a 4-star rating. Among family caregivers surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this provider, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 96.25, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 96.87 for New Jersey. A related quality index, the care index score, was reported at 10, and 68.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per CMS data.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic reports serving 295 ZIP codes from its Livingston, NJ office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is Medicare-certified (CCN 311558) since August 9, 2004, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating the overall care 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 96.25, which CMS lists as at the New Jersey state average of 96.87. Its care index score is 10, and 68.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 295 ZIP codes from its Livingston, NJ office in Essex County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 295 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; the CMS survey and process scores provide more direct measures of caregiver experience and care delivery.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2004, according to CMS records.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health conditions.
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 Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic at (973) 994-4738 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (973) 994-4738 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's process scores compare to the state average, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are documented for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311558?state=NJ to review its current CMS ratings and information.
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.