Houston Senior AdvisorVitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 16730 North Eldridge Pkwy, Suite B in Tomball, TX 77377. Medicare first certified it in 1994, 32 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. It beats the Texas average on 7 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare record?
| Agency | Vitalcaring Group |
|---|---|
| Address | 16730 North Eldridge Pkwy, Suite B, Tomball, TX 77377 |
| Phone | (281) 646-9900 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 458141 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/29/1994 |
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 7 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Vitalcaring Group | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 95.3% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 95.9% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.7% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 98.4% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 93.1% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 96.7% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.9% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 79% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 75.3% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Vitalcaring Group?
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, based on 164 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 | 89% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 86% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 82% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Vitalcaring Group's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Vitalcaring Group worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 71% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 14.5% |
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 142 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties, out of 173 in total.
- 77003
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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 how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
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.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve Tomball, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Tomball.
- Sienna Home Health Care — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Tomball Regional Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Choice Health at Home — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Northpoint Healthcare Services Inc. — 1.5 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 458141 and has been since 1994. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 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.
