Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida
Melbourne, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101545)
CMS process measure: 96.34 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 957 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (321) 751-6671 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Florida received a 3-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 96.34 was at the Florida state average of 97.19.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Florida serves 957 ZIP codes from its Melbourne, Florida office in Brevard County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Florida is Medicare-certified, with CCN 101545, certified since November 5, 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Florida is a for-profit hospice based in Melbourne, Florida, serving Brevard County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2002, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 101545.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, this hospice scored 96.34, compared with a Florida state average of 97.19 — putting it at the state average. CMS also reports that 59.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, one of several process measures published for this provider.
This hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 957 ZIP codes from its Melbourne office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Florida is Medicare-certified (CCN 101545) since November 5, 2002, 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 a 3-star overall rating, with 81% 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 measure score is 96.34, compared with a Florida state average of 97.19, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 957 ZIP codes from its Melbourne, Florida office in Brevard County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 957 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS publishes survey and quality-measure data separately so families can compare on those specifics.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2002.
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 rather than cure for people with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to relieving symptoms and supporting comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (321) 751-6671 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (321) 751-6671 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing — this hospice's CAHPS and composite scores are noted above, and further questions can be directed to (321) 751-6671.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Florida directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101545?state=FL to confirm current ratings and quality 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.