Vitalcaring Group
Wiggins, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251684)
CMS process measure: 99.35 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 799-2088 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vitalcaring Group has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 80% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.35, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Vitalcaring Group serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Wiggins, Mississippi, in Stone County.
Yes, Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 251684, 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 Wiggins, Mississippi, serving families in Stone County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2013 (CCN 251684).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Vitalcaring Group an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of the caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which looks at how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes — Vitalcaring Group scored 99.35, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 66.9% of patients, per the published data.
Vitalcaring Group's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 57 ZIP codes from its Wiggins office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as CMS data does not include that detail.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group is Medicare-certified (CCN 251684) since May 16, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Vitalcaring Group received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their 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 99.35, which CMS lists as above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Vitalcaring Group serves 57 ZIP codes from its Wiggins, Mississippi office in Stone County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 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 of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vitalcaring Group has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2013.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort near the end of life.
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 patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data for this listing does not specify where care is provided; please contact Vitalcaring Group at (601) 799-2088 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The published data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Vitalcaring Group at (601) 799-2088 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Vitalcaring Group on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (601) 799-2088.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitalcaring Group (CCN 251684) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251684?state=MS to review 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.