Daytona Beach Senior AdvisorVitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 840 Dunlawton Ave Ste B in Port Orange, FL 32127. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Florida average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Florida average is got better at taking medicines correctly; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare record?
| Agency | Vitalcaring Group |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 Dunlawton Ave Ste B, Port Orange, FL 32127 |
| Phone | (386) 756-1418 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 108203 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/15/2005 |
How does Vitalcaring Group score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Vitalcaring Group. It is better than the Florida average on 2 and worse on 4.
| Measure | Vitalcaring Group | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.3% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 92.4% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 90.2% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 92.4% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92.8% | 88.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 86% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 36.3% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 59.8% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, medication issues addressed on time and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Vitalcaring Group?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Vitalcaring Group, based on 21 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Vitalcaring Group | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 77% | 88% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 78% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 79% | 79% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 73% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 78% | 79% | About the same |
Do Vitalcaring Group's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Vitalcaring Group, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 83.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.8% |
Which home health services does Vitalcaring Group provide, and which does it not?
Vitalcaring Group reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Vitalcaring Group? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Daytona Beach-area ZIP codes does Vitalcaring Group serve?
Vitalcaring Group tells Medicare it serves 28 ZIP codes in Daytona Beach and Volusia and Flagler counties, out of 30 in total.
- 32114
- 32117
- 32118
- 32119
- 32124
- 32127
- 32128
- 32129
- 32130
- 32132
- 32136
- 32137
- 32141
- 32164
- 32168
- 32169
- 32174
- 32176
- 32180
- 32713
- 32720
- 32724
- 32725
- 32738
- 32744
- 32759
- 32763
- 32764
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Vitalcaring Group before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Vitalcaring Group followed up with the doctor on time in 86% of cases (Florida average 95.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask what 'done' looks like
59.8% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Florida average 69.1%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask about fall prevention
2.2% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.7% across Florida. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Port Orange, FL?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Port Orange.
- Concierge Home Care — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Halifax Health Care at Home — 5 of 5 stars
- Amedisys Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Daytona Beach and Volusia and Flagler counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Vitalcaring Group Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vitalcaring Group is certified by Medicare under provider number 108203 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Vitalcaring Group's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5.
Does Vitalcaring Group provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
