Vitalcaring Group
Flowood, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251692)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 605-3881 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 85% would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS data. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Vitalcaring Group serves 63 ZIP codes from its Flowood, MS office in Rankin County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 251692, since 2014); 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 Flowood, Mississippi (Rankin County), Medicare-certified since September 9, 2014 (CCN 251692). According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Vitalcaring Group scored 100.00, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 68.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Vitalcaring Group's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 63 ZIP codes served from its Flowood office. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond this are included here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2014 (CCN 251692), 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vitalcaring Group's composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, which CMS classifies as above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Vitalcaring Group serves 63 ZIP codes from its Flowood, MS office in Rankin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 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 indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is expected to have six months or less to live; both aim to ease symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Vitalcaring Group at (601) 605-3881 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Vitalcaring Group directly at (601) 605-3881 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how often staff visit near the end of life, what areas are served, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all reflected in this listing's CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitalcaring Group (CCN 251692) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251692?state=MS to confirm current CMS 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.