VITAS Healthcare (DC Metro)

National hospice provider with a DC-metro program office delivering in-home and facility-based end-of-life care.

the District of Columbia regulatory information

VITAS Healthcare (DC Metro) is located in Washington, part of the District of Columbia. In the District of Columbia, home- and community-based providers are licensed and inspected under DC Health's Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA)'s home care and hospice rules.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any open disciplinary action through DC Health's Health Regulation and Licensing Administration inspection and licensing records before you tour.

Medicaid: Washington residents who qualify for a nursing-facility level of care and meet income/asset limits may be eligible for DC Medicaid, administered by the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), which can fund care services through the Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities (EPD) Waiver. Not all providers accept Medicaid waiver funding - confirm directly with the provider.

Washington location & hospital context

VITAS Healthcare (DC Metro) is located in Washington, Washington, D.C.. Nearby hospitals include MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital.

Veterans across the whole DC metro are served by the Washington DC VA Medical Center (50 Irving St NW, (202) 745-8000). Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of hospice in Washington

In 2026, Hospice in the DC metro typically runs little to no out-of-pocket cost when covered by Medicare or Medicaid. The exact rate at VITAS Healthcare (DC Metro) depends on room type and care level - request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate VITAS Healthcare (DC Metro)

The strongest predictors of quality at a senior-care community rarely show up in the brochure. Get the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio - daytime numbers paper over the real picture - then ask about staff turnover over the past year and how long the administrator has held the job. Find out what would trigger a move to a higher level of care and how often the care plan gets revisited. Time a visit around a meal and an activity, and watch whether residents actually seem engaged.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What license do you hold, and is it active with no open disciplinary action?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you accept Medicaid home- and community-based waiver funding, or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, how recently was staff trained, and by whom?

Other licensed hospice programs in the DC metro

• Capital Caring Health - Falls Church
• Montgomery Hospice - Rockville