Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61544)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 603-8100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California, likely because it was only certified in December 2024. Families can check Medicare Care Compare over time as more data becomes available.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California serves 20 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified (CCN D61544, since December 2024); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California operates a Medicare-certified hospice program based in Fresno, California, serving Fresno County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this location has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2024.
Because certification is recent, CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — this is common for newly certified providers 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 to compare against the California state average of 93.41. Families should check Medicare Care Compare periodically, as CMS updates these figures as more survey and quality data become available.
This hospice reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Fresno office, giving families in the surrounding area access to hospice services. Ownership type for this hospice was not provided in the available CMS data.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published for this hospice. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review Medicare Care Compare for the most current information on quality measures and services before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified (CCN D61544) as of December 12, 2024, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because it is newly certified or has a small number of surveyed patients; 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 measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California location in Fresno County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this hospice; families can ask the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2024, 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 those with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (559) 603-8100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (559) 603-8100 and verify current information 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 staffing — contact this hospice at (559) 603-8100 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review official CMS data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61544?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.