hospice in Wiggins, MS
Vitalcaring Group
930 Hall Street, Suite G, Wiggins, MS 39577 · (601) 799-2088
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 Wiggins, Mississippi (Stone County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Mississippi average of 3.9.
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 151 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 16, 2013
- County
- Stone County
- CMS Certification Number
- 251684
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 84.8% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 80% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 75% | 79.8% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 79% | 82% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 91% | 92.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 79% | 84% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 89% | 91.3% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.4% | 96.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 66.9% | 64% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 8 | 8.6 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 151 | 65 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vitalcaring Group's rating?
Vitalcaring Group has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Mississippi hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Vitalcaring Group and how do I contact it?
Vitalcaring Group is at 930 Hall Street, Suite G, Wiggins, MS 39577. Phone: (601) 799-2088.
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.