hospice in Chicago, IL
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Illinois
1340 South Damen Avenue, Ste A, Chicago, IL 60608 · (312) 997-7200
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 Illinois at a glance
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Illinois is a for-profit hospice in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Illinois average of 3.5.
68% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 138 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 14, 1994
- County
- Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 141574
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 70% | 82% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 68% | 83.8% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 69% | 75.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 69% | 77.2% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 86% | 91.3% | 91.3% | Worse |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 77% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 85% | 90.7% | 91% | Worse |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 94.8% | 91.3% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 67.2% | 59.3% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 138 | 83 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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- ★★★★★3Average
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Not ratedLoving Care Hospice INC.
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- ★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Illinois's rating?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Illinois has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Illinois hospices is 3.5 stars.
Where is Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Illinois and how do I contact it?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Illinois is at 1340 South Damen Avenue, Ste A, Chicago, IL 60608. Phone: (312) 997-7200.
About this data
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