Vitalcaring Group
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197786)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 831-1190 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitalcaring Group holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Vitalcaring Group offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 43 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 197786, certified since February 11, 2011), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Metairie, Louisiana, certified since February 11, 2011 (CCN 197786). The agency operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vitalcaring Group holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS data also reports that 99.75% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 95.88% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare's most recent published dataset.
Vitalcaring Group serves a broad geographic area, covering 43 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to review the agency's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as CMS updates its quality metrics periodically. This profile reflects the data vintage provided by CMS Care Compare at the time of compilation and does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified under CCN 197786, certified since February 11, 2011, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vitalcaring Group has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, 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 has a patient survey star rating of 4 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 full quality and staffing record on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197786?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Vitalcaring Group serves 43 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, care plans, and scheduling by contacting the agency directly at (504) 831-1190, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (504) 831-1190 for clarification and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since February 11, 2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Vitalcaring Group is a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (504) 831-1190 to discuss payment and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Vitalcaring Group at (504) 831-1190 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/11/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.