Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan
Dothan, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011577)
CMS process measure: 96.84 (state average 97.92 — below state average)
Serves: 117 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 794-7847 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.84 is below the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan serves 117 ZIP codes from its office in Dothan, Alabama, in Houston County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan is Medicare-certified (CCN 011577, since 2000); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan is a non-profit hospice based in Dothan, Alabama, serving families in Houston County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2000, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan scored 96.84, which falls below the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that 61.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 117 ZIP codes.
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 come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where CMS has not released a particular measure for this hospice, that omission is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan is Medicare-certified (CCN 011577) since December 21, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% 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 96.84, which is below the Alabama state average of 97.92.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 117 ZIP codes from its Dothan, Alabama office in Houston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 117 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures are the more direct way to compare care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care or support — hospice teams continue to provide active medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
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 Of Dothan at (334) 794-7847 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan directly at (334) 794-7847 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review this hospice's published data and contact it at (334) 794-7847 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011577?state=AL to confirm current CMS 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.