Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic
Middlebury, CT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 071533)
CMS process measure: 94.84 (state average 96.43 — below state average)
Serves: 230 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 437-3111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic a 2-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 94.84 is below the Connecticut state average of 96.43.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic serves 230 ZIP codes from its Middlebury, Connecticut office in New Haven County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is Medicare-certified (CCN 071533, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is a for-profit hospice based in Middlebury, Connecticut, serving families in New Haven County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2005 (CCN 071533).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 2-star family caregiver rating. Among respondents, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 94.84, compared to the Connecticut state average of 96.43 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 58.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
This hospice reports serving 230 ZIP codes from its Middlebury, Connecticut office, indicating a broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which does not necessarily indicate lower quality — small patient counts can limit reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is Medicare-certified (CCN 071533) since March 29, 2005, 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 2-star family caregiver rating, with 76% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 74% rating their 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 94.84, compared to a Connecticut state average of 96.43, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 58.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 230 ZIP codes from its Middlebury, Connecticut office in New Haven County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 230 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2005.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients may still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (203) 437-3111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact this hospice at (203) 437-3111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, and how the hospice's CAHPS survey results and quality measures compare to others; contact (203) 437-3111 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/071533?state=CT.
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.