Vitalcaring Group
Sugar Land, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671772)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (936) 539-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Vitalcaring Group, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vitalcaring Group serves 53 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 671772, since 2013); 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 Sugar Land, Texas, serving families in Fort Bend County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671772.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vitalcaring Group's composite process measure score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of care processes CMS tracks across certified hospices. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 60.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, a measure of how closely care aligns with a patient's needs near end of life.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Vitalcaring Group in the data provided. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient survey counts and does not by itself indicate anything about quality of care.
Vitalcaring Group's service area covers 53 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; 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 is Medicare-certified (CCN 671772) since July 29, 2013, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient survey counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes 60.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vitalcaring Group serves 53 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 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 directly determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2013.
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 and is typically for those with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice does not mean giving up on care; it shifts the focus from curing an illness to providing comfort, symptom relief, and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Vitalcaring Group; contact the hospice at (936) 539-2273 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Vitalcaring Group at (936) 539-2273 or verify on Medicare Care Compare to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, staffing, services offered, and service area — contact Vitalcaring Group at (936) 539-2273 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitalcaring Group (CCN 671772) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671772?state=TX 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.