Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2681 Gattis School Road, Suite 180 in Round Rock, TX 78664. It has been certified since 2015. It cares for about 42 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Vitalcaring Group |
|---|---|
| Address | 2681 Gattis School Road, Suite 180, Round Rock, TX 78664 |
| Phone | (512) 368-7275 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 741557 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/15/2015 |
How does Vitalcaring Group score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Vitalcaring Group scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Texas average it is better on 3 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Vitalcaring Group | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 78.9% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 0% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 47.9% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 10.4% | 12.1% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 11.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% | Better |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.8% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 65.5% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Texas average 51%).
What do families say about Vitalcaring Group?
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Vitalcaring Group | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 81% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 96% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 96% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 78% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 84% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 87% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Vitalcaring Group deliver care, and to whom?
47% of vitalcaring group's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (57%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 47% |
| At home | 45% |
| In a nursing facility | 5% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 3% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 57% |
| Other conditions | 16% |
| Cancer | 9% |
Which Austin-area ZIP codes does Vitalcaring Group serve?
Vitalcaring Group tells Medicare it serves 40 ZIP codes in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties.
- 76537
- 76574
- 76578
- 78610
- 78613
- 78617
- 78626
- 78628
- 78633
- 78634
- 78641
- 78642
- 78645
- 78660
- 78664
- 78665
- 78676
- 78681
- 78704
- 78717
- 78721
- 78723
- 78725
- 78727
- 78728
- 78729
- 78734
- 78738
- 78741
- 78745
- 78746
- 78747
- 78748
- 78749
- 78750
- 78753
- 78754
- 78756
- 78758
- 78759
What should you ask Vitalcaring Group before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
78.9% of Vitalcaring Group's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 62% across Texas. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
47.9% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Texas average 36.9%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve Round Rock, TX?
- Hospice Compassus — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Gilead Hospice LLC — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Valerian Home Health and Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Vitalcaring Group Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group is certified by Medicare under provider number 741557 and has been since 2015.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Vitalcaring Group?
It cares for about 42 patients on an average day.
