Houston Senior AdvisorVitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 16730 N Eldridge Pkwy Ste a in Tomball, TX 77377. It has been certified since 2001. It cares for about 21 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 7 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Vitalcaring Group |
|---|---|
| Address | 16730 N Eldridge Pkwy Ste a, Tomball, TX 77377 |
| Phone | (281) 646-9900 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 451709 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/28/2001 |
How does Vitalcaring Group score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Vitalcaring Group scores 7 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Texas average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Vitalcaring Group | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 54.6% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 16.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 61.2% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 18.4% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 12.2 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.9% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 72.4% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Texas average 51%).
What do families say about Vitalcaring Group?
Medicare has not published family caregiver survey results for Vitalcaring Group. Results appear only once a hospice has enough completed surveys over two years, so many smaller hospices have none.
Where does Vitalcaring Group deliver care, and to whom?
50% of vitalcaring group's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (33%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 50% |
| In assisted living | 32% |
| In a nursing facility | 12% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 6% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 33% |
| Cancer | 15% |
| Stroke | 15% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 14% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Vitalcaring Group serve?
Vitalcaring Group tells Medicare it serves 64 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77008
- 77014
- 77016
- 77018
- 77020
- 77021
- 77022
- 77030
- 77037
- 77040
- 77044
- 77055
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77069
- 77070
- 77073
- 77080
- 77082
- 77084
- 77086
- 77088
- 77090
- 77091
- 77093
- 77095
- 77099
- 77301
- 77302
- 77303
- 77304
- 77306
- 77316
- 77318
- 77336
- 77339
- 77345
- 77354
- 77355
- 77356
- 77357
- 77362
- 77365
- 77373
- 77375
- 77377
- 77378
- 77379
- 77380
- 77381
- 77382
- 77384
- 77385
- 77386
- 77388
- 77389
- 77429
- 77433
- 77447
- 77449
- 77493
- 77504
- 77583
What should you ask Vitalcaring Group before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
16.3% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Texas average 7.6%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
61.2% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Texas average 36.9%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
18.4% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Texas average 12.1%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve Tomball, TX?
- Choice Hospice — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- Harbor Hospice of Texas LP — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- Sunset Hospice Inc — Hospice Care Index 5 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Vitalcaring Group Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group is certified by Medicare under provider number 451709 and has been since 2001.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Hospice Care Index score?
7 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Vitalcaring Group?
It cares for about 21 patients on an average day.
