Vitalcaring Group
Hammond, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191525)
CMS process measure: 97.67 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 106 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 456-6011 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group 74% of the time, and it scored 97.67 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Vitalcaring Group serves 106 ZIP codes from its office in Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa County.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191525, certified since 1994, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitalcaring Group is a for-profit hospice located in Hammond, Louisiana, serving families in Tangipahoa County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 1994, meaning it has provided end-of-life care to Medicare beneficiaries for many years.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 74% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 73% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, which is often the result of small survey sample sizes rather than a reflection of quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which captures how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Vitalcaring Group scored 97.67, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS data also shows a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 53.2%.
Vitalcaring Group's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 106 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Hammond office.
All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 191525), certified since May 3, 1994, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 74% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, and 73% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vitalcaring Group scored 97.67 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Vitalcaring Group serves 106 ZIP codes from its office in Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 106 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitalcaring Group is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes quality measures separately regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 1994.
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 is focused on comfort for people believed to be in the last phase of life who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for Vitalcaring Group; please contact the hospice at (504) 456-6011 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Vitalcaring Group directly at (504) 456-6011 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for Vitalcaring Group.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitalcaring Group directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191525?state=LA to confirm current CMS ratings and information.
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.