Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care
Burlington, NJ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 311588)
CMS process measure: 98.32 (state average 96.87 — above state average)
Serves: 145 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (877) 288-0042 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care 3 stars in the CMS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.32 is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87.
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care serves 145 ZIP codes from its Burlington, NJ office in Burlington County.
Yes, Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 311588, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Burlington, New Jersey, serving families in Burlington County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2020 (CCN 311588).
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Vitality Hospice a 3-star rating. Among respondents, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care practices — Vitality Hospice scored 98.32, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 59.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to CMS's published claims-based measures.
Vitality Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 145 ZIP codes from its Burlington office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because too few patients were surveyed or served to report a reliable number — this does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2020 (CCN 311588), 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 Hospice Survey gives Vitality Hospice a 3-star rating, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their overall experience 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 98.32, which is above the New Jersey state average of 96.87. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 59.6% of patients received staff visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care serves 145 ZIP codes from its Burlington, NJ office in Burlington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 145 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but you can compare it alongside the CAHPS and quality scores above when evaluating a hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2020.
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 are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
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 or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care at (877) 288-0042 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (877) 288-0042 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review the figures above and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 311588) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/311588?state=NJ.
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.