Alameda Care Hospice
88% would definitely recommend
55/ 100
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California
Hospice · 355 Lennon Lane, Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Family caregiver survey rating
25/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 08/17/2004 · CCN 051770
- Rank in Walnut Creek
- #2 of 4 hospices
- Rank in California
- #369 of 605 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 191 patients
- County
- Contra Costa
- Service area
- 133 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 97.2% | 93.4% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 66.3% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.3 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 6.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 73% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 60% | 73% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 84% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 66% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 71% | 80% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 70% | 82% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1.2% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 41.9% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 14.6% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 28.7% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 10.4% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 4.9% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $24,032 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 22.5 | — | 19.9 | Better |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 8.2% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97.1% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer15%
Dementia10%
Stroke31%
Heart/circulatory disease9%
Respiratory disease19%
Other conditions17%
Where care is provided
Private home33%
Assisted living55%
Nursing facility10%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (133)
94110, 94501, 94502, 94505, 94506, 94507, 94509, 94511, 94513, 94517, 94518, 94519, 94520, 94521, 94523, 94525, 94526, 94528, 94530, 94531, 94538, 94541, 94542, 94545, 94546, 94547, 94549, 94550, 94551, 94552, 94553, 94556, 94561, 94563, 94564, 94565, 94566, 94568, 94572, 94577, 94578, 94579, 94580, 94582, 94583, 94588, 94590, 94595, 94596, 94597, 94598, 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94608, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94618, 94619, 94621, 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94706, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710, 94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806, 94820, 95035, 95116, 95201, 95202, 95203, 95204, 95205, 95206, 95207, 95209, 95210, 95212, 95215, 95219, 95220, 95227, 95231, 95236, 95237, 95240, 95241, 95242, 95258, 95269, 95304, 95316, 95320, 95330, 95336, 95337, 95350, 95351, 95354, 95355, 95356, 95357, 95358, 95360, 95361, 95363, 95366, 95367, 95368, 95376, 95377, 95380, 95382, 95386, 95391, 95632, 95686, 95961, 96003
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California (CMS Certification Number 051770) has been Medicare-certified since 08/17/2004, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California compare to other hospices in Walnut Creek?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California ranks #2 of 4 hospices based in Walnut Creek on the Scorecard score, with 2 stars.
What areas does Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California serve?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California reports serving 133 ZIP codes to CMS, including 94110, 94501, 94502, 94505, 94506. Call (925) 930-9373 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.