Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois
Peru, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141531)
CMS process measure: 98.73 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 148 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (815) 220-0021 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 98.73 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois serves 148 ZIP codes from its Peru, Illinois office in Lasalle County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141531, certified since January 1990); 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 located in Peru, Illinois, serving families in Lasalle County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 1990, and operates under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 141531.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of important care processes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois scored 98.73, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
The hospice reports serving 148 ZIP codes from its Peru, Illinois office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of care quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141531, since January 9, 1990), 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall 4-star rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% 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 score is 98.73, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 148 ZIP codes from its Peru, Illinois office in Lasalle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 148 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is one factor among several, and CMS quality and survey data can help families evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 1990.
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 patients who have stopped seeking curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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 data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (815) 220-0021 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact this hospice directly at (815) 220-0021 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served; you can also contact this hospice at (815) 220-0021 for further details and verify information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141531?state=IL.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141531?state=IL to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.