Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2454 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 404 in Clearwater, FL 33759. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Florida average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Florida average is breathing improved; its weakest is got better at taking medicines correctly.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare record?
| Agency | Vitalcaring Group |
|---|---|
| Address | 2454 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 404, Clearwater, FL 33759 |
| Phone | (727) 781-3447 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 108249 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/28/2005 |
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 2 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Vitalcaring Group | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.2% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 88.8% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.3% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 89.4% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 96.2% | 90.8% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 84.4% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 93.1% | 95.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 63.1% | 61.2% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 73.1% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: breathing improved and met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Vitalcaring Group?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, based on 72 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 | 91% | 88% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 93% | 85% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 80% | 79% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 85% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 78% | 79% | About the same |
Do Vitalcaring Group's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Vitalcaring Group better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 88% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.9% |
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 73 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 74 in total.
- 33523
- 33525
- 33540
- 33541
- 33542
- 33543
- 33544
- 33545
- 33549
- 33556
- 33558
- 33559
- 33576
- 33701
- 33702
- 33703
- 33704
- 33705
- 33706
- 33707
- 33708
- 33709
- 33710
- 33711
- 33712
- 33713
- 33714
- 33715
- 33716
- 33755
- 33756
- 33759
- 33760
- 33761
- 33762
- 33763
- 33764
- 33765
- 33767
- 33770
- 33771
- 33772
- 33773
- 33774
- 33776
- 33777
- 33778
- 33781
- 33782
- 33785
- 33786
- 34610
- 34637
- 34638
- 34639
- 34652
- 34653
- 34654
- 34655
- 34667
- 34668
- 34669
- 34677
- 34679
- 34683
- 34684
- 34685
- 34688
- 34689
- 34690
- 34691
- 34695
- 34698
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 who sorts out the medication list
84.4% 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 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.
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.
Which other home health agencies serve Clearwater, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Clearwater.
- Centerwell Home Health — 5 of 5 stars
- Aspire Home Care — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Hca Florida Healthcare at Home — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Mederi Caretenders — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Classic Home Health Services — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Concierge Home Care — 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 108249 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. 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.
