home health agency in Melbourne, FL
Vitalcaring Group
2295 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste C, Melbourne, FL 32935 · (321) 752-4495
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
Vitalcaring Group at a glance
Vitalcaring Group is a for-profit home health agency in Melbourne, Florida (Brevard County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.5.
92.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Florida average 85.7%).
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
- October 18, 2007
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Brevard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 108476
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 98.5% | 95.7% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 92.4% | 85.7% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.8% | 86.2% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.2% | 88.1% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 95.1% | 87.1% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 89.3% | 84.2% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 83.9% | 83% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.1% | 10.2% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vitalcaring Group's rating?
Vitalcaring Group has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Florida home health agencies is 3.5 stars.
Where is Vitalcaring Group and how do I contact it?
Vitalcaring Group is at 2295 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste C, Melbourne, FL 32935. Phone: (321) 752-4495.
About this data
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