Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio
Cincinnati, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361562)
CMS process measure: 96.82 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 261 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (513) 742-6310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.82 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio serves 261 ZIP codes from its Cincinnati, Ohio office in Hamilton County. Families in that broad area may be eligible for hospice care from this provider.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio is Medicare-certified (CCN 361562, since 1993). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio is a for-profit hospice based in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving families in Hamilton County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 1993 (CCN 361562), meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 2-star overall rating. Of those who responded, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 73% rated their overall experience a 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 Ohio scored 96.82, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.03 for Ohio. A related care index score of 10 and a rate of 60.7% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS.
This hospice reports serving 261 ZIP codes from its Cincinnati office, indicating a broad service area for a family seeking hospice care at home or wherever the patient resides.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio is Medicare-certified (CCN 361562) since February 10, 1993, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 2-star overall rating, with 76% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 73% 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 96.82, which CMS rates as at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 261 ZIP codes from its Cincinnati, Ohio office in Hamilton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 261 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 publishes the same quality measures for all ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 1993.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio at (513) 742-6310 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio directly at (513) 742-6310 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, and services offered; contact Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio at (513) 742-6310 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 Ohio (CCN 361562) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361562?state=OH.
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.