hospice in Hammond, LA
Vitalcaring Group
41601 Veterans Ave., Ste 200B, Hammond, LA 70403 · (504) 456-6011
CMS family caregiver survey 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 hospice in Hammond, Louisiana (Tangipahoa County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
74% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 102 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 3, 1994
- County
- Tangipahoa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 191525
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 85.3% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 74% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 73% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 63% | 82.1% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 88% | 92.6% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 81% | 85.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 88% | 91.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 97.7% | 95.1% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 53.2% | 56.4% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.7 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 102 | 61 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Vitalcaring Group
Southern Grace Hospice
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Not rated- Not rated
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Vitalcaring Group's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Vitalcaring Group. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Vitalcaring Group and how do I contact it?
Vitalcaring Group is at 41601 Veterans Ave., Ste 200B, Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: (504) 456-6011.
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.