Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest
Fairview Heights, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141634)
CMS process measure: 96.85 (state average 96.22 — at state average)
Serves: 142 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (618) 622-9073 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.85 is at the state average of 96.22.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest serves 142 ZIP codes from its Fairview Heights, IL office in St. Clair County. This reflects a wide service area based on CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 141634, since 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest is a for-profit hospice based in Fairview Heights, Illinois, serving St. Clair County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 2011 (CCN 141634).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes — the hospice scored 96.85, compared with a state average of 96.22, placing it at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9, and reports that 66.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest reports serving 142 ZIP codes from its Fairview Heights office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are available or implied here. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 141634) since February 2, 2011, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice 4 stars overall on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% 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 96.85, compared with the Illinois state average of 96.22, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest, based in Fairview Heights, IL (St. Clair County), reports serving 142 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 142 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 does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 2011.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; patients still receive active medical, emotional, and spiritual support, and can discuss their options fully with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest at (618) 622-9073 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest directly at (618) 622-9073 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed near end of life, service area coverage, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — all of which can be discussed by calling (618) 622-9073.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest (CCN 141634) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141634?state=IL.
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.