Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California
Walnut Creek, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051770)
CMS process measure: 97.21 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 133 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 930-9373 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California a CMS CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 70% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.21, above the California state average of 93.41.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California serves 133 ZIP codes from its office in Walnut Creek, California, in Contra Costa County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051770, 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 Walnut Creek, California, serving families in Contra Costa County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2004, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 051770.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 70% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 71% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of core care processes, this hospice scored 97.21, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and found that 66.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
This hospice reports serving 133 ZIP codes from its Walnut Creek office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient sample sizes, and this should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California is Medicare-certified (CCN 051770), certified since August 17, 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 CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 2 stars, with 70% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 71% rating their experience a 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 97.21, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 133 ZIP codes from its Walnut Creek, California office in Contra Costa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 133 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 of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 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 people 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 the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (925) 930-9373 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (925) 930-9373 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (925) 930-9373.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 051770 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051770?state=CA to see the latest published CMS data.
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.