Vitalcaring Group
Basile, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197038)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 432-5986 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitalcaring Group holds a 4-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, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 30 ZIP codes from its Basile, Louisiana office.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197038, certified since November 6, 1972, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Basile, Louisiana, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 1972, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vitalcaring Group holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Patients rate the agency 4 stars in the CMS patient experience survey. CMS data also show that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 93.23% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare figures.
Vitalcaring Group serves a service area covering 30 ZIP codes from its Basile, Louisiana location, indicating a broad regional footprint for home health services in the surrounding area.
All ratings and quality measures cited here come directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available for this agency. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health services. Families are encouraged to verify current details, including staffing and availability, directly with the agency and through the official Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 197038, certified since 11/06/1972), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare 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?
Vitalcaring Group has a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patients gave the agency a 4-star rating in the CMS patient experience survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Vitalcaring Group's official CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197038?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Vitalcaring Group serves 30 ZIP codes from its Basile, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific services for your condition, and scheduling; contact the agency at (337) 432-5986 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; this data set covers only the skilled services listed above.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 1972.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Vitalcaring Group is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (337) 432-5986 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vitalcaring Group at (337) 432-5986 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/06/1972. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.