Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61551)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (714) 921-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California, so a star rating or percent recommending the hospice is not currently available. CMS also has not published a composite process score for this hospice to compare against California's state average of 93.41.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California serves 19 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County. This reflects the area covered by this Medicare-certified hospice according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified, with CCN D61551, certified since February 7, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Bakersfield, California area, located in Kern County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been certified since February 7, 2025.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice at this time. For reference, the state average composite process score in California is 93.41, but no comparison value ('vs_state') has been reported for this listing, and CMS Care Compare shows this as 'not reported.'
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California serves 19 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office, indicating a service area covering multiple communities within and around Kern County.
The ownership type for this hospice has not been provided in the available CMS data. Families should note that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details are included here. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or visit Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified (CCN D61551), certified since February 7, 2025. 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 has not published CAHPS survey results for this hospice, which often happens with newly certified providers or small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice. California's state average composite process score is 93.41, but no comparison has been reported for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 2025, 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 and quality of life for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care altogether — patients still receive medical support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (714) 921-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (714) 921-2273 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided; you can verify current details for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61551?state=CA.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61551?state=CA using CCN D61551.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice was not included in the available CMS data; you can contact the hospice at (714) 921-2273 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
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.