Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051779)
CMS process measure: 97.94 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 101 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 925-7010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.94 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California serves 101 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, California office in Sacramento County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051779, since 2004); 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 Sacramento, California, serving Sacramento County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2004 (CCN 051779).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.94, compared with the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 65.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on published claims-based measures.
This hospice reports serving 101 ZIP codes from its Sacramento office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed, it means CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051779) since November 12, 2004, 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 Care Compare reports an overall CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 79% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 79% 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 97.94, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 101 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, California office in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 101 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 doesn't directly determine quality — CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2004.
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 generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (916) 925-7010 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (916) 925-7010 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are reported here — and contact the hospice at (916) 925-7010 for anything not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051779?state=CA.
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.