VITAS Healthcare Philadelphia

National hospice provider with a Philadelphia program office. In-home and facility-based end-of-life care across Greater Philadelphia. PA DOH-licensed hospice.

Pennsylvania regulatory information

VITAS Healthcare Philadelphia is located in the Greater Philadelphia area and is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH). PA DOH-licensed hospice agency.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations on the PA Department of Health (DOH) facility search →

Medicaid: Pennsylvania residents who qualify for a nursing-facility level of care may be eligible for Pennsylvania's Community HealthChoices (CHC) through the PA Department of Human Services. Community HealthChoices (CHC) can cover personal care services usable in a Personal Care Home or Assisted Living Residence setting or at home, but it does not pay for room and board. Not all facilities accept CHC — confirm directly with the provider.

Philadelphia (University City) location & hospital context

VITAS Healthcare Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia (University City), Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia is a consolidated city-county). Nearby hospitals include Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Temple University Hospital, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia.

Greater Philadelphia veterans are served by the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in University City, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of hospice in Philadelphia (University City)

In 2026, Hospice in Greater Philadelphia typically runs $28–$36/hr. Main Line suburbs (Bryn Mawr, Wayne, Villanova), Chester County, and parts of Bucks County tend to run toward the higher end, while North and Northeast Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County run comparatively lower. The exact rate at VITAS Healthcare Philadelphia depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate VITAS Healthcare Philadelphia

Staffing and transparency are the most important signals at any licensed community. Find out the awake-overnight staffing level, caregiver turnover, and the tenure of the administrator. Ask for an itemized, all-in monthly rate for your parent's specific care level, and what triggers a move to a higher-cost care tier. Visit more than once, unannounced, and check the license and inspection record with the correct PA DHS or DOH facility search.

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?
• Are you licensed by the PA Department of Human Services as a Personal Care Home (55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600) or an Assisted Living Residence (55 Pa. Code Ch. 2800), and do you have dementia-trained staff on every shift?
• 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 have any current DHS or DOH citations or enforcement actions on the licensing search?
• Do you accept Community HealthChoices (CHC), the LIFE program, or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, is your staff training current with Pennsylvania's dementia-care disclosure requirements?

Other licensed hospice agencies in Greater Philadelphia

• Holy Redeemer Hospice — Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia), PA
• Crossroads Hospice Philadelphia — Media, PA