Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California
Riverside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051590)
CMS process measure: 99.34 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 103 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 386-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS survey gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California a 4-star rating, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.34, above the California state average of 93.41.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California serves 103 ZIP codes from its Riverside, California office in Riverside County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051590), since July 2, 1992. 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 Riverside, California, serving families in Riverside County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 1992 (CCN 051590), meaning it has been providing hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% 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, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California scored 99.34, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 67.7% of patients had visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 103 ZIP codes from its Riverside office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to verify current information 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 is Medicare-certified (CCN 051590) since July 2, 1992, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% 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 99.34, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 103 ZIP codes from its Riverside, California office in Riverside County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 103 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 indicate quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 1992, over 30 years as of the latest CMS data.
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 is specifically for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, as symptom management and support continue.
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 the hospice at (909) 386-6000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (909) 386-6000 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (909) 386-6000 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051590?state=CA to confirm current CMS 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.