41/ 100
Not rated
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc
Hospice · 1200 First Street, Ne Suite 320, Washington, DC 20002
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
24/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 08/01/2006 · CCN 091505
- Rank in Washington
- #2 of 5 hospices
- Rank in District of Columbia
- #2 of 4 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 83 patients
- County
- District of Columbia
- Service area
- 34 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 91.5% | 96.6% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 55.6% | — | 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 7.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | — | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 63% | — | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 89% | — | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 84% | — | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 71% | — | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 76% | — | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 71% | — | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 0 of 10 reported measures, worse on 7.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 71.9% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7.3% | — | 7.3% | About the same |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 43.8% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.8% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.1% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $23,212 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.4 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.7% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 84.6% | — | 89.3% | Worse |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer28%
Stroke41%
Heart/circulatory disease17%
Respiratory disease6%
Other conditions7%
Where care is provided
Private home63%
Assisted living14%
Nursing facility22%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (34)
20001, 20002, 20003, 20005, 20007, 20008, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012, 20013, 20015, 20016, 20017, 20018, 20019, 20020, 20024, 20032, 20036, 20037, 20170, 20623, 20722, 20744, 20747, 20748, 20772, 20781, 20904, 22151, 22182, 22315, 22405
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc (CMS Certification Number 091505) has been Medicare-certified since 08/01/2006, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc compare to other hospices in Washington?
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc ranks #2 of 5 hospices based in Washington on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc serve?
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc reports serving 34 ZIP codes to CMS, including 20001, 20002, 20003, 20005, 20007. Call (202) 414-5411 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.