Vitalcaring Group
College Station, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451753)
CMS process measure: 99.54 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (979) 822-5511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitalcaring Group has a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.54 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vitalcaring Group serves 44 ZIP codes from its College Station, TX office in Brazos County.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 451753, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified hospice in College Station, Texas, serving families in Brazos County and surrounding areas. It is a government-owned hospice that has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Vitalcaring Group a CAHPS Hospice star rating of 3 out of 5. Among surveyed caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Vitalcaring Group scored 99.54, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 81.2% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the available data.
Vitalcaring Group's service area spans 44 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its College Station office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts rather than reflecting quality. Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost details beyond that are available in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified under CCN 451753, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Vitalcaring Group a 3-star family-caregiver rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.54, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vitalcaring Group serves 44 ZIP codes from its College Station, Texas office in Brazos County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitalcaring Group is government-owned; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 2004.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up on care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify where Vitalcaring Group provides care; please contact them at (979) 822-5511 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The listing data does not include enrollment steps; contact Vitalcaring Group directly at (979) 822-5511 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how a hospice supports patients and families — Vitalcaring Group's CMS figures on these points are covered above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitalcaring Group (CCN 451753) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451753?state=TX to review its current CMS ratings and data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.