Houston Senior AdvisorVitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 3634 Glenn Lakes Ln Ste 242 in Missouri City, TX 77459. Medicare first certified it in 2006, 20 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is breathing improved; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare record?
| Agency | Vitalcaring Group |
|---|---|
| Address | 3634 Glenn Lakes Ln Ste 242, Missouri City, TX 77459 |
| Phone | (713) 474-5998 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 679527 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/19/2006 |
How does Vitalcaring Group score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Vitalcaring Group. It is better than the Texas average on 1 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Vitalcaring Group | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 84% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86.2% | 86.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 84.6% | 86.7% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 85.4% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 92% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.1% | 86.5% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 87.1% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 55.1% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 45.3% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: breathing improved.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, started care on time and flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about Vitalcaring Group?
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, based on 322 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Vitalcaring Group | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 81% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 79% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 75% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Vitalcaring Group's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Vitalcaring Group, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 76.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13% |
Which home health services does Vitalcaring Group provide, and which does it not?
Vitalcaring Group reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Vitalcaring Group? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Vitalcaring Group serve?
Vitalcaring Group tells Medicare it serves 172 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 202 in total.
- 77002
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A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Vitalcaring Group before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
45.3% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Texas average 64.5%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Vitalcaring Group started care on time for 84% of patients, against a Texas average of 96.9%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Vitalcaring Group followed up with the doctor on time in 87.1% of cases (Texas average 94.9%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Which other home health agencies serve Missouri City, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Missouri City.
- Ace Healthcare Services Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Coastal Medical Services Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Modesty Home Health LLC — 2.5 of 5 stars
- St Gregory Healthcare Services LLC — 1 of 5 stars
- Unity Care Home Health Inc — 1.5 of 5 stars
- Tri-Flexsi Home Health Care Inc — 1 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Vitalcaring Group Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group is certified by Medicare under provider number 679527 and has been since 2006. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Vitalcaring Group provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
