VITAS Healthcare

VITAS Healthcare, established in 1978, is a leading provider of end-of-life care in the United States. With over 45 years of experience, VITAS offers comprehensive hospice and palliative services to patients and their families, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life during challenging times.

Operating in 15 states and the District of Columbia, VITAS employs a dedicated team of over 12,000 professionals. This team includes doctors, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers. Their interdisciplinary approach allows personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Services Offered

• Hospice Care at Home: Care provided in the patient’s residence, ensuring comfort and support in a familiar environment.
• Inpatient Hospice Care: Available when symptoms become severe, offering round-the-clock care in hospice inpatient or nursing facilities.
• Continuous Care: Symptom management at the patient’s bedside for up to 24 hours a day.
• Respite Care: 24-hour care in a hospital or hospice facility for up to five days to allow family caregivers a temporary break.
• Palliative Care: Relief from symptoms and stress of serious illness, regardless of age or disease stage.
• Veterans Care: Specialized programs tailored to meet the unique needs of veterans.
• Grief and Bereavement Support: Counseling and support groups to assist families coping with loss.

VITAS has achieved significant milestones, including being the first nationwide hospice provider to earn the American Heart Association® Palliative/Hospice Heart Failure certification across all 15 states in which it operates.

Locations

VITAS Healthcare has multiple offices and facilities dedicated to compassionate end-of-life care. In addition to other locations, it operates in Hialeah, FL, USA.

• San Francisco Office: 1388 Sutter St., Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94109.
• Milpitas Office: 670 N McCarthy Blvd., Suite 220, Milpitas, CA 95035.
• San Mateo Office: 3190 Clearview Way, Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94402.
• Home Medical Equipment Division: 26261 Research Road, Hayward, CA 94545.
• Hialeah Office: Hialeah, FL, USA.

These locations work to provide compassionate and comprehensive end-of-life care to their communities.

Overall, VITAS Healthcare remains committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, helping patients and families through every step of the end-of-life journey.