Vitalcaring Group
Hammond, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197763)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 345-6343 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitalcaring Group holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Vitalcaring Group offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 39 ZIP codes from its Hammond, Louisiana office, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197763, certified since November 1999, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Hammond, Louisiana, operating under CCN 197763. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1999, and is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Vitalcaring Group offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 39 ZIP codes from its Hammond office.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Vitalcaring Group holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 92.74% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and reflect a specific reporting period; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current vintage of this data.
This profile is built solely from publicly available CMS Care Compare information. Families considering this agency should verify current ratings, service availability, and other details directly with the agency or through the official Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 197763), certified since November 9, 1999, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
Vitalcaring Group offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the official Medicare Care Compare page for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197763?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, Vitalcaring Group serves 39 ZIP codes from its Hammond, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current availability, specific staff qualifications, and how they coordinate care; contact the agency at (985) 345-6343 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, while non-medical home care (such as companionship) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1999.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Vitalcaring Group is a proprietary, for-profit agency, according to CMS ownership records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (985) 345-6343 and verify coverage details with Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vitalcaring Group at (985) 345-6343 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/09/1999. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.