Vitalcaring Group
Gulfport, MS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 257090)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (228) 604-2155 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitalcaring Group holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the Mississippi state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These ratings 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 48 ZIP codes from its office in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 257090, certified since 1975), 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
Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving 48 ZIP codes from its home office. The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 11, 1975, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Vitalcaring Group offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vitalcaring Group holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS outcome measures show that 94.78% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 91.71% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile.
Families researching this agency should note that all star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages cited here originate from CMS Care Compare and are subject to periodic CMS updates. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. For staffing details, language capabilities, or current availability, contacting the agency directly is recommended, as this information is not part of the CMS dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 257090), certified since March 11, 1975, so eligible services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Vitalcaring Group 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?
The agency has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Vitalcaring Group's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/257090?state=MS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Vitalcaring Group serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (228) 604-2155, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since March 11, 1975.
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 (228) 604-2155 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Vitalcaring Group at (228) 604-2155 to inquire about starting care.
How did patients' walking ability change during care with this agency?
CMS data shows 91.71% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their course of care.
How quickly did this agency begin care after referral?
According to CMS data, 94.78% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/11/1975. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.