Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California
Milpitas, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051746)
CMS process measure: 98.7 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 152 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (408) 964-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 70% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.70 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California serves 152 ZIP codes from its office in Milpitas, California, in Santa Clara County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051746, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California is a for-profit hospice based in Milpitas, California, serving Santa Clara County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2002, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 051746.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 70% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 71% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 98.70, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 60.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data vintage on Care Compare.
This hospice's service area covers 152 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Milpitas office. All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is available or implied here. 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 Corporation of California has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2002 (CCN 051746), 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 CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 2 stars, with 70% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 71% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 98.70, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 152 ZIP codes from its Milpitas, California office in Santa Clara County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 152 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is operated as a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2002.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is expected to have six months or less to live; both aim to ease symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean abandoning care, and patients can 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; please contact them at (408) 964-6800 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 this hospice at (408) 964-6800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly at (408) 964-6800.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 051746 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051746?state=CA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.