hospice in Walnut Creek, CA
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California
355 Lennon Lane, Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · (925) 930-9373
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California at a glance
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California is a for-profit hospice in Walnut Creek, California (Contra Costa County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the California average of 3.3.
70% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 191 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- August 17, 2004
- County
- Contra Costa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 051770
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 71% | 80.1% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 70% | 81.8% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 66% | 74.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 60% | 73.2% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 84% | 89.3% | 91.3% | Worse |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 73% | 79.3% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 90% | 89% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 97.2% | 88.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 66.3% | 28.5% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 191 | 27 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California's rating?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for California hospices is 3.3 stars.
Where is Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California and how do I contact it?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California is at 355 Lennon Lane, Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Phone: (925) 930-9373.
About this data
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