Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest
Milwaukee, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521553)
CMS process measure: 96.02 (state average 96.57 — at state average)
Serves: 99 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (414) 257-2600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 96.02, about at the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest serves 99 ZIP codes from its Milwaukee, Wisconsin office in Milwaukee County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 521553, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest is a for-profit hospice based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving Milwaukee County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 1994, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 521553.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest scored 96.02, compared to a Wisconsin state average of 96.57 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 62.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 99 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Milwaukee office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage in which CMS most recently published them. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 521553) since July 7, 1994, 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 data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest scored 96.02, compared to the Wisconsin state average of 96.57, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest as serving 99 ZIP codes from its office in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 99 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly appear in CMS quality scores, but families may want to know it when weighing their options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor believes a patient has six months or less to live.
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 a patient stops receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest at (414) 257-2600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; please contact Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest directly at (414) 257-2600 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly care can begin, what services are included, and how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures like those shown here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521553?state=WI to confirm current CMS ratings and information.
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.