Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051739)
CMS process measure: 95.52 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 132 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 324-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California 2 stars out of 5 in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 70% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 95.52 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California serves 132 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051739, certified since March 16, 2000. 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 Torrance, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2000, under CCN 051739.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 70% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 72% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice services were delivered, this hospice scored 95.52, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 53.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that generally reflects small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
This hospice's service area includes 132 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are included here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051739) since March 16, 2000, 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, this hospice received an overall rating of 2 stars, with 70% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 72% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 95.52, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 53.6% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 132 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 132 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 determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2000.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (310) 324-2273 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details on where care is delivered.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (310) 324-2273 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed near the end of life, and how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current CMS data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051739?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.