home health agency in Temple, TX
Vitalcaring Group
1616 Azalea Drive Ste 101, Temple, TX 76502 · (254) 751-1600
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 Temple, Texas (Bell County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.9.
92.4% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Texas average 78.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- September 22, 1981
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Home Health Aide
- County
- Bell County
- CMS Certification Number
- 457159
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 93.6% | 93.3% | 94% | Average |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 92.4% | 78.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91% | 78.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 92.7% | 80.6% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 88.7% | 76.6% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 92.2% | 78.4% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 79.1% | 67.3% | 80.2% | Average |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 11.7% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vitalcaring Group's rating?
Vitalcaring Group has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Texas home health agencies is 2.9 stars.
Where is Vitalcaring Group and how do I contact it?
Vitalcaring Group is at 1616 Azalea Drive Ste 101, Temple, TX 76502. Phone: (254) 751-1600.
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.