Vitalcaring Group
Tomball, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451709)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 646-9900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for VitalCaring Group, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, though, it scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
VitalCaring Group serves 74 ZIP codes from its Tomball, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, VitalCaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 451709, since 2001); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
VitalCaring Group is a for-profit hospice based in Tomball, Texas, serving Harris County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 28, 2001 (CCN 451709), meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, VitalCaring Group scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 72.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same CMS Care Compare data.
VitalCaring Group's service area includes 74 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Tomball office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. VitalCaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 451709) since November 28, 2001, 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 recommend percentages) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
VitalCaring Group scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS reports a care index score of 7, with 72.4% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 74 ZIP codes from its Tomball, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 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, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 28, 2001.
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 typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean abandoning medical care or 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; please contact the hospice at (281) 646-9900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact VitalCaring Group at (281) 646-9900 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact VitalCaring Group at (281) 646-9900 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up VitalCaring Group (CCN 451709) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451709?state=TX to confirm current figures.
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.