Vitalcaring Group
Round Rock, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741557)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 368-7275 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 87% would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS CAHPS survey data. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vitalcaring Group serves 54 ZIP codes from its Round Rock, TX office in Williamson County.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 741557, since 2015); 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 Round Rock, Texas, serving families in Williamson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 15, 2015 (CCN 741557).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available; this can happen when survey volumes are small, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, Vitalcaring Group scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 65.5% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, a measure of consistent hands-on presence near end of life. The hospice's care index score is listed as 10.
Vitalcaring Group's service area covers 54 ZIP codes from its Round Rock office.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, care under Vitalcaring Group is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 741557) since May 15, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, and 84% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vitalcaring Group's composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports 65.5% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vitalcaring Group serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 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 doesn't determine quality on its own, but it's a factor some families like to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since May 15, 2015.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a life-limiting prognosis, typically six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify where Vitalcaring Group delivers care; contact the hospice at (512) 368-7275 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't include enrollment steps; call Vitalcaring Group at (512) 368-7275 to ask how to begin care, and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is delivered; you can review these details for Vitalcaring Group on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (512) 368-7275.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitalcaring Group (CCN 741557) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741557?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.