VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS
Provider Information
- Address
- 580 WATERS EDGE LANE , SUITE 100
LOMBARD, IL 60148 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- February 1, 1988
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 41 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 7 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 4 |
107
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS compares to hospices nationwide.
19.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 93rd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
236
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day19.1 min
Ranks better than about 93% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends10.2%
Ranks better than about 71% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life96%
Ranks better than about 70% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits40.4%
Ranks better than about 66% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care15.8%
Ranks better than about 7% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months31.6%
Ranks better than about 64% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care12%
Ranks better than about 27% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.9%
Ranks better than about 39% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)89th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$18,934 · 55th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 78% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening98.7%
- Pain assessment98.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening99%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.7%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.7%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.5%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids99.3%
- Visits in the last days of life78%
- All care steps completed97.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer24%
- Dementia11%
- Heart and circulatory disease13%
- Lung and respiratory disease4%
- Stroke38%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About VITAS Healthcare in Lombard
VITAS Healthcare Corporation of Illinois serves families in Lombard and the surrounding DuPage County area. This provider operates as a freestanding hospice facility. They have provided end-of-life care since early 1988. The organization holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This status shows they meet specific standards for safety and care delivery. Choosing a local provider often helps families coordinate visits more easily. The team works to support patients who need comfort during their final months. You should look at the full range of services they offer to see if they fit your specific needs.
About VITAS Healthcare Corporation of Illinois
This hospice is a for-profit organization. It has been Medicare certified for many decades. Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care acts as a mark of quality. It means an outside group checked their work against industry rules. This process covers how they handle medication and how they support families. It is a rigorous way to ensure the staff follows best practices. You might wonder why this matters for your loved one. High standards mean the care team follows a clear plan. That plan helps keep the patient comfortable and safe. The staff includes over one hundred employees who focus on clinical tasks. They have a team of registered nurses and physicians on staff to manage medical symptoms. Always check if these specific credentials align with what your doctor recommends for your family.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in LOMBARD?
Hospice care in this part of Illinois focuses on comfort when a cure is no longer the goal. The staff at this location includes forty-one registered nurses and seven licensed practical nurses. They also have two physicians on the team. These professionals work with four volunteers to provide support. Care happens wherever the patient calls home. This might be a private house or a nursing facility. The medical team visits often to check on pain and other symptoms. They provide equipment and supplies needed for daily comfort. That is a big part of the benefit. Nurses and doctors handle the heavy medical lifting so families can focus on being together. You will find that having a large nursing staff allows for more frequent check-ins during the week. Ask them how they manage emergency calls after normal business hours end.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Finding the right fit takes time. You should ask questions that help you understand how they will treat your loved one. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to the home if a symptom becomes painful. Second, ask how they support family members who are feeling overwhelmed or sad. Third, ask about their experience with the specific illness your loved one has. You also want to know how they handle medications. Do they have a pharmacy they work with nearby? These answers will help you see if their values match your own. It is your right to ask these things. A good provider will answer clearly and with kindness. Do not feel rushed to decide until you have the information you need to feel calm about your choice.
Preserving Your Family History
Your loved one has a lifetime of memories. Recording their stories is a meaningful way to honor their life and keep their legacy alive for future generations.
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