Vitalcaring Group
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197612)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 289-9688 · 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 47 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, Louisiana office.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 197612), certified since November 19, 1993, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Lafayette, Louisiana, providing services since November 19, 1993. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vitalcaring Group holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS data also reports that 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner following referral, and 92.62% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, both measures drawn from the same CMS Care Compare dataset.
Vitalcaring Group's service area, as listed in CMS data, covers 47 ZIP codes surrounding its Lafayette office. All figures cited here — star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures — come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these measures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified under CCN 197612, certified since November 19, 1993, so eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
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 CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, according to CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Vitalcaring Group's official quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197612?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, Vitalcaring Group serves 47 ZIP codes around its Lafayette, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, care plans, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (337) 289-9688, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 1993.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Vitalcaring Group is a proprietary (for-profit) agency, according to CMS records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact Vitalcaring Group at (337) 289-9688 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vitalcaring Group at (337) 289-9688 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care or improved with walking?
CMS data shows 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 92.62% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/19/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.