Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5907 Hampton Oaks Pkwy Ste E in Tampa, FL 33610. Medicare first certified it in 2012, 14 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.5. It trails the Florida average on 6 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare record?
| Agency | Vitalcaring Group |
|---|---|
| Address | 5907 Hampton Oaks Pkwy Ste E, Tampa, FL 33610 |
| Phone | (813) 501-1570 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 109761 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/07/2012 |
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 Florida average on 0 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Vitalcaring Group | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 92.5% | 98% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 86.3% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 86.8% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 87.4% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 89.3% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 82.2% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.4% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 42.2% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 54.7% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, met expected function at discharge and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Vitalcaring Group?
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, based on 241 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Vitalcaring Group | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 76% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 81% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 71% | 78% | 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 | 80.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.4% |
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 Tampa-area ZIP codes does Vitalcaring Group serve?
Vitalcaring Group tells Medicare it serves 50 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 93 in total.
- 33510
- 33511
- 33527
- 33534
- 33547
- 33548
- 33549
- 33556
- 33558
- 33559
- 33563
- 33565
- 33566
- 33567
- 33569
- 33570
- 33572
- 33573
- 33578
- 33579
- 33584
- 33592
- 33594
- 33596
- 33598
- 33602
- 33603
- 33604
- 33605
- 33606
- 33607
- 33609
- 33610
- 33611
- 33612
- 33613
- 33614
- 33615
- 33616
- 33617
- 33618
- 33619
- 33624
- 33625
- 33626
- 33629
- 33634
- 33635
- 33637
- 33647
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
54.7% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Florida average 69.1%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
82.2% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Florida average 88.4%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Vitalcaring Group started care on time for 92.5% of patients, against a Florida average of 98%. 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 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 Tampa, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Tampa.
- Trilogy Home Healthcare — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Southeast Homecare — 5 of 5 stars
- Healthy Services of Tampa Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Making Memories Home Health Inc — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Medical Services of America Home Health — 4.5 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 109761 and has been since 2012. 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 Florida average is 3.5. 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.
