hospice in Newark, DE

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic

100 Commerce Drive Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713 · (302) 451-4000

★★★★★3
Average
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 Atlantic at a glance

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is a for-profit hospice in Newark, Delaware (New Castle County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Delaware average of 3.3.

83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 215 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
January 7, 2005
County
New Castle County
CMS Certification Number
081507

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility80%Delaware average82.1%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)80%82.1%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)83%86.2%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)71%75.8%76.4%Worse
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)69%76.9%77.8%Worse
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)90%91.3%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)79%81.8%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)88%90.3%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility97.7%Delaware average97.7%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Delaware and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)97.7%97.7%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)68.7%66.2%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.58.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityDelaware avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day21512467

Where this hospice provides care

At home52%Assisted living29%Skilled nursing facility1%Other0%Nursing facility18%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic

  1. Heartland Hospice

    200 Continental Drive, Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care

    220 Continental Dr, Suite 407, Christiana Executive Campus, Newark, DE 19713 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★2Below average
  3. Delaware Hospice - North Division

    630 Churchmans Road Suite 200, Newark, DE 19702 · 3.8 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. Compassionate Care Hospice

    405 East Marsh Lane, Suite 4, Newport, DE 19804 · 5.7 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  5. Bayada Hospice

    4250 Lancaster Pike Suite 308, Wilmington, DE 19805 · 8 mi

    ★★★★★3Average
  6. Acts Signature Hospice Delaware

    726 Loveville Rd, Ste 3000, Hockessin, DE 19707 · 8.2 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic's rating?

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Delaware hospices is 3.3 stars.

Where is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic and how do I contact it?

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic is at 100 Commerce Drive Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713. Phone: (302) 451-4000.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.