Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051656)
CMS process measure: 97.22 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 186 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 358-0273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 97.22, above the California state average of 93.41.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California serves 186 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051656, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is a for-profit hospice based in Encino, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1995 (CCN 051656).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their experience of care 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who chose to respond to the survey and are published by CMS as part of its Care Compare dataset.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a defined set of clinical care processes, this hospice scored 97.22, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 63.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the same data vintage.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 186 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the reporting period published by CMS at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051656) and has been since June 6, 1995. 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process measure score is 97.22, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — above the state average, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists this hospice as serving 186 ZIP codes from its office in Encino, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 186 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1995.
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 determines 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 and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California at (818) 358-0273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California directly at (818) 358-0273 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and staffing; contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California at (818) 358-0273 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051656?state=CA.
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.