home health agency in Metairie, LA
Vitalcaring Group
2450 Severn Ave., Ste 208, Metairie, LA 70001 · (504) 831-1190
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 Metairie, Louisiana (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Louisiana average of 3.7.
95.9% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Louisiana average 89.6%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- February 11, 2011
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 197786
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.8% | 98.4% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 95.9% | 89.6% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 95% | 89.9% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 96.7% | 91.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 100% | 89.5% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 92% | 89% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 87.2% | 76.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.1% | 14.5% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vitalcaring Group's rating?
Vitalcaring Group has 4.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Louisiana home health agencies is 3.7 stars.
Where is Vitalcaring Group and how do I contact it?
Vitalcaring Group is at 2450 Severn Ave., Ste 208, Metairie, LA 70001. Phone: (504) 831-1190.
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.