Vital Hc, Inc
Mesa, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001504)
CMS process measure: 92.86 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 278-5003 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Vital Hc, Inc, often because of small patient counts. On CMS's composite process measure, Vital Hc, Inc scored 92.86, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Vital Hc, Inc serves 55 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Vital Hc, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 001504, certified since June 3, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vital Hc, Inc is a for-profit hospice serving Mesa, Arizona and the surrounding Maricopa County area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 2022 (CCN 001504).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9 or 10 — for Vital Hc, Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to report.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Vital Hc, Inc scored 92.86, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 78.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Vital Hc, Inc's service area covers 55 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost information is provided here; families should confirm coverage details directly with the hospice or Medicare.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published there at the time of this profile.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vital Hc, Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 001504, certified since June 3, 2022, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Vital Hc, Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vital Hc, Inc's composite process score is 92.86, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 78.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vital Hc, Inc serves 55 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vital Hc, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care, which is better assessed through the measures CMS publishes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vital Hc, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is focused on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Vital Hc, Inc delivers care; contact the hospice at (520) 278-5003 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Vital Hc, Inc at (520) 278-5003 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — Vital Hc, Inc's available figures are noted above, and further questions can be directed to (520) 278-5003.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vital Hc, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001504?state=AZ to confirm its 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.