Vital Care Health Systems
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059398)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 291-7888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vital Care Health Systems holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the California state average of 3 stars, and a patient survey rating of 2 stars. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Vital Care Health Systems offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 71 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office.
Yes, Vital Care Health Systems is Medicare-certified (CCN 059398, certified since July 13, 2012), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Vital Care Health Systems is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in San Diego, California, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2012 (CCN 059398).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vital Care Health Systems holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which falls below the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. On measures of care quality, 86.56% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 77.91% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episodes.
The agency reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its San Diego office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically and this profile reflects a specific data vintage from CMS Care Compare. No cost information is published by CMS for home health services, and none is provided here. Families should confirm current availability, staffing, and coverage details directly with the agency before beginning care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vital Care Health Systems is Medicare-certified (CCN 059398) and has been since July 13, 2012, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency 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?
It holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures at the Medicare Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/059398?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Vital Care Health Systems serves 71 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, care team availability, and how the agency addresses its below-average quality rating; contact the agency at (619) 291-7888 for details.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2012.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Vital Care Health Systems is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (619) 291-7888 for cost and payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vital Care Health Systems at (619) 291-7888 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What percentage of patients receive timely care after referral?
According to CMS data, 86.56% of the agency's patients received timely initiation of care after referral.
What percentage of patients show improvement in walking?
CMS data shows 77.91% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/13/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.