Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic
Newark, DE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 081507)
CMS process measure: 97.68 (state average 99.16 — below state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 451-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic 3 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.68 is below the Delaware state average of 99.16.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic serves 62 ZIP codes from its Newark, Delaware office in New Castle County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is Medicare-certified (CCN 081507, 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 Newark, Delaware, serving families in New Castle County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 2005, under CCN 081507.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.68, which falls below the Delaware state average of 99.16. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and 68.7% of patients had visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its Newark, Delaware office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Medicare.gov, as vintages and figures are updated periodically. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate anything about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is Medicare-certified (CCN 081507) since January 7, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% 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 97.68, which is below the Delaware state average of 99.16.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 62 ZIP codes from its Newark, Delaware office in New Castle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it as part of the provider's public profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than cure, but it does not mean giving up care or support — hospice teams continue to manage symptoms and provide services throughout.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (302) 451-4000 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; please contact the hospice directly at (302) 451-4000 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing — this hospice's published CMS survey results and composite score are noted above; further questions can be directed to (302) 451-4000.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic (CCN 081507) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/081507?state=DE.
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.