Vitalcaring Group
Batesville, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251521)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 563-5708 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 85% would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, and it scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Vitalcaring Group serves 75 ZIP codes from its Batesville, Mississippi office in Panola County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251521, certified since 1994; 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 based in Batesville, Mississippi, serving families in Panola County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 1994 (CCN 251521).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Vitalcaring Group scored 100.00, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 63.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data set.
Vitalcaring Group's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 75 ZIP codes from its Batesville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 251521, since 06/16/1994), 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 Hospice Survey, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vitalcaring Group scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83, and had a care index score of 9 and 63.2% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Vitalcaring Group serves 75 ZIP codes from its office in Batesville, Mississippi, in Panola County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitalcaring Group is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and families may want to review the CMS quality data alongside ownership status.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 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 typically for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, symptom management, and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Vitalcaring Group delivers care; please contact the hospice at (662) 563-5708 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Vitalcaring Group directly at (662) 563-5708 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality scores compared to the state average, services offered, and coverage area — the data here can help with some of these, and contacting the hospice at (662) 563-5708 can address the rest.
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/251521?state=MS to confirm current CMS quality and survey data.
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.