Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois
Chicago, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141574)
CMS process measure: 94.8 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (312) 997-7200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois a CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 68% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.80 is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois serves 75 ZIP codes from its Chicago, Illinois office in Cook County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141574, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois is a for-profit hospice based in Chicago, Illinois, serving families in Cook County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 1994 (CCN 141574).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS rating of 2 stars. Sixty-eight percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% gave it 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 94.80, compared with a state average of 96.22 for Illinois. CMS classifies this as below the state average. A separate care index figure of 10 is also reported by CMS; families are encouraged to review the full detail on Care Compare, as CMS does not always explain every figure in plain terms. Data on the percentage of patients receiving visits in the last days of life is reported at 67.2%.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 75 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of collection; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 1994 (CCN 141574), 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice 2 stars, with 68% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 70% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.80, which CMS classifies as below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 75 ZIP codes from its Chicago, Illinois location in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 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 doesn't by itself determine quality, but it's one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 1994.
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 decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
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 Illinois at (312) 997-7200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois at (312) 997-7200 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (312) 997-7200 for anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois (CCN 141574) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141574?state=IL.
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.