home health agency in San Diego, CA
Vital Care Health Systems
444 Camino del Rio South, Suite 219, San Diego, CA 92108 · (619) 291-7888
CMS quality of patient care star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Vital Care Health Systems at a glance
Vital Care Health Systems is a for-profit home health agency in San Diego, California (San Diego County).
CMS gives it 2.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, worse than the California average of 3.2.
77.9% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (California average 81.8%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- July 13, 2012
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- San Diego County
- CMS Certification Number
- 059398
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 2.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 86.6% | 93.4% | 94% | Worse |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 77.9% | 81.8% | 83.2% | Worse |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 85.9% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 83.7% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 82.1% | 81.9% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 86% | 76.6% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 75% | 82.4% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.7% | 10.3% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vital Care Health Systems's rating?
Vital Care Health Systems has 2.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for California home health agencies is 3.2 stars.
Where is Vital Care Health Systems and how do I contact it?
Vital Care Health Systems is at 444 Camino del Rio South, Suite 219, San Diego, CA 92108. Phone: (619) 291-7888.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.