DC Senior AdvisorVitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1200 First Street, Ne Suite 320 in Washington, DC 20002. It has been certified since 2006. It cares for about 83 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the D.C. average is 8.3. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the D.C. average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 First Street, Ne Suite 320, Washington, DC 20002 |
| Phone | (202) 414-5411 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 091505 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/01/2006 |
How does Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the D.C. average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 71.9% | 71% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 7.3% | 13.2% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 43.8% | 23.2% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 8.8% | 10.7% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13.4 min | 11.9 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.7% | 10.7% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 84.6% | 81.3% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 91.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (D.C. average 96.6%) and 55.6% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (D.C. average 36.7%).
What do families say about Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc?
71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc; the D.C. average is Not published. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc | D.C. average | U.S. average | vs. D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | Not published | 82% | — |
| Team always provided timely help | 63% | Not published | 78% | — |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 89% | Not published | 91% | — |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 84% | Not published | 91% | — |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 71% | Not published | 76% | — |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 76% | Not published | 83% | — |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 71% | Not published | 85% | — |
Where does Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc deliver care, and to whom?
63% of vitas innovative hospice care of greater wash, dc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is stroke (41%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 63% |
| In a nursing facility | 22% |
| In assisted living | 14% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Stroke | 41% |
| Cancer | 28% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 17% |
| Other conditions | 7% |
| Respiratory disease | 6% |
Which Washington, D.C.-area ZIP codes does Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc serve?
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc tells Medicare it serves 20 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
- 20001
- 20002
- 20003
- 20005
- 20007
- 20008
- 20009
- 20010
- 20011
- 20012
- 20015
- 20016
- 20017
- 20018
- 20019
- 20020
- 20024
- 20032
- 20036
- 20037
What should you ask Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
43.8% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (D.C. average 23.2%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask about weekend coverage
6.7% of its nursing time is delivered on weekends (D.C. average 10.7%). Ask who is on call Saturday and Sunday and whether routine visits happen then.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve Washington, DC?
- Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington, Dc — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Affinity Care of Dc LLC — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Capital Hospice — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc is certified by Medicare under provider number 091505 and has been since 2006.
What is Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The D.C. average is 8.3.
How large is Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Greater Wash, Dc?
It cares for about 83 patients on an average day.
