Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois
Tinley Park, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141541)
CMS process measure: 97.71 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 137 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (708) 781-4400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.71 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois serves 137 ZIP codes from its Tinley Park, IL office in Cook County.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141541, since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois is a for-profit hospice based in Tinley Park, Illinois, serving families in Cook County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 1991, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 3-star rating. Of those surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who chose to respond to the survey, as reported by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.71, compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 58.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois reports serving 137 ZIP codes from its Tinley Park office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which does not necessarily indicate a quality concern.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois is Medicare-certified (CCN 141541) since February 18, 1991, 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 reports a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 74% 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 97.71, above the Illinois state average of 96.22, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 137 ZIP codes from its Tinley Park, IL office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 137 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 determine quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 1991.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (708) 781-4400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (708) 781-4400 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 caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review official CMS data for Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141541?state=IL.
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.