Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051597)
CMS process measure: 95.99 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 214 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 499-8901 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California received 3 out of 5 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 95.99 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California serves 214 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051597, certified since November 13, 1992. 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 San Diego, California, serving San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 1992, with CCN 051597.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), families rated this hospice 3 out of 5 stars overall. 81% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 95.99, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 58.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available.
This hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 214 ZIP codes from its San Diego office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about services, staffing, or how care is provided, since those details are not part of the CMS dataset summarized here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051597) since November 13, 1992, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave this hospice 3 out of 5 stars, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating it 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 95.99, above the California state average of 93.41; CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports 58.5% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 214 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 214 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 is reported by CMS but is not itself an indicator of quality — the CAHPS ratings and process measures give more direct insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 1992.
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 specifically for people with a terminal diagnosis who are focused on comfort rather than curing the illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
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 (858) 499-8901 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 (858) 499-8901 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the ZIP codes it serves, and how it supports families — contact this hospice at (858) 499-8901 for specifics not covered in 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/051597?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.