Vital Connections
Mcallen, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 747114)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 668-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vital Connections does not currently have a CMS overall quality star rating or a patient survey star rating on file, so it is considered not yet rated. For comparison, the average quality star rating for home health agencies in Texas is 3 stars.
The specific services offered by Vital Connections are not listed in the available CMS data, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm. Vital Connections serves 1 ZIP code from its Mcallen, Texas office.
Yes, Vital Connections is Medicare-certified, with CCN 747114, and has been certified since April 30, 2009, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Vital Connections is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Mcallen, Texas, operating under proprietary (for-profit) ownership. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2009.
The specific services offered by Vital Connections (such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or home health aide services) are not specified in the available CMS data. Prospective patients and families should contact the agency directly or consult Medicare Care Compare to confirm which services are provided.
Vital Connections is not yet rated on the CMS overall quality star rating scale, based on the data available. For comparison, the average quality star rating for home health agencies in Texas is 3 stars. A patient survey star rating for this agency is also not currently available in the CMS dataset provided. Similarly, timely-initiation-of-care percentages and improvement-in-walking-or-moving-around measures are not specified in the data reviewed.
Vital Connections' certified service area, as reflected in this data, covers 1 ZIP code from its Mcallen, Texas office, indicating a narrow, localized service footprint compared to agencies serving broader regions.
All quality and rating information referenced here is drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to visit Medicare Care Compare directly and contact the agency to verify current ratings, service offerings, and coverage area before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vital Connections is Medicare-certified under CCN 747114 and has been certified since April 30, 2009, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The specific services offered are not listed in the available data; please contact the agency at (956) 668-1000 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vital Connections is not yet rated on the CMS overall quality star scale, while the Texas state average is 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not currently available for this agency in the CMS data provided; contact the agency or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Vital Connections' current quality and staffing information at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/747114?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, Vital Connections serves 1 ZIP code from its Mcallen, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services offered, staff availability, and current quality ratings by calling (956) 668-1000 or reviewing Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the Medicare-certified services Vital Connections may provide, involves skilled medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-skilled assistance such as companionship or light housekeeping; contact the agency to clarify which it offers.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vital Connections has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Vital Connections is a proprietary, for-profit agency according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Vital Connections at (956) 668-1000 to discuss payment and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vital Connections by phone at (956) 668-1000 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/30/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.