Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida
Tallahassee, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101513)
CMS process measure: 96.72 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 132 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (850) 575-4998 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida has a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.72 is at the Florida state average of 97.19.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida serves 132 ZIP codes from its Tallahassee, Florida office in Escambia County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida is Medicare-certified, with CCN 101513, certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Tallahassee, Florida, operating as a non-profit organization. It has been Medicare-certified since July 25, 1984, giving it a long history of participation in the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. In that same survey, 82% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 96.72, which CMS categorizes as at the state average compared to Florida's average composite score of 97.19. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice and notes that 56.1% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recently published data.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida serves a broad geographic area, with service extending to 132 ZIP codes from its Tallahassee office in Escambia County.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this provider, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality. This profile does not include cost information beyond noting that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida is Medicare-certified (CCN 101513, since 1984). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
On the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 96.72, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Florida's average of 97.19.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 132 ZIP codes from its Tallahassee, Florida office in Escambia 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 a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results provide more direct insight into a hospice's care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 25, 1984.
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 life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (850) 575-4998 and verify service details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (850) 575-4998 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and contact them at (850) 575-4998 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101513?state=FL to confirm current certification and quality data.
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.