Heartland Hospice (Fairview Heights)
70% would definitely recommend
20/ 100
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest
Hospice · 16 Executive Drive, Suite 100, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Family caregiver survey rating
60/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 02/02/2011 · CCN 141634
- Rank in Fairview Heights
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Illinois
- #35 of 115 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 223 patients
- County
- St. Clair
- Service area
- 142 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 96.9% | 96.2% | 96.2% | About the same |
| Visits in the last days of life | 66.6% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 9.1 | 8.8 | About the same |
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 5 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 81% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 75% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 82% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 87% | 84% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.5% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 28.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 14.3% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 28.6% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12.5% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0.9% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $16,100 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 18.8 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.2% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96% | — | 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
Cancer16%
Dementia2%
Stroke44%
Heart/circulatory disease14%
Respiratory disease10%
Other conditions15%
Where care is provided
Private home26%
Assisted living20%
Nursing facility54%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (142)
62001, 62002, 62009, 62010, 62012, 62014, 62017, 62018, 62021, 62022, 62024, 62025, 62033, 62034, 62035, 62036, 62037, 62040, 62046, 62048, 62049, 62051, 62052, 62054, 62056, 62058, 62060, 62061, 62062, 62063, 62069, 62074, 62075, 62077, 62084, 62086, 62088, 62089, 62091, 62093, 62094, 62095, 62097, 62201, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62208, 62214, 62217, 62220, 62221, 62223, 62226, 62230, 62231, 62232, 62233, 62234, 62236, 62237, 62238, 62239, 62240, 62241, 62242, 62243, 62244, 62246, 62248, 62249, 62254, 62255, 62256, 62257, 62258, 62260, 62261, 62262, 62263, 62264, 62265, 62268, 62269, 62271, 62272, 62274, 62275, 62277, 62278, 62280, 62281, 62282, 62285, 62286, 62288, 62292, 62293, 62294, 62295, 62297, 62298, 62471, 62522, 62546, 62560, 62572, 62615, 62626, 62630, 62640, 62685, 62801, 62808, 62831, 62832, 62898, 62916, 62951, 62994, 62997, 63010, 63012, 63017, 63026, 63040, 63043, 63103, 63108, 63113, 63114, 63118, 63119, 63121, 63122, 63129, 63136, 63138, 63301, 63376
Other hospices in Fairview Heights
Frequently asked questions
Is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest (CMS Certification Number 141634) has been Medicare-certified since 02/02/2011, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest compare to other hospices in Fairview Heights?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Fairview Heights on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest serve?
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest reports serving 142 ZIP codes to CMS, including 62001, 62002, 62009, 62010, 62012. Call (618) 622-9073 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.