San Diego Senior AdvisorVital Care Health Systems is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 444 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 219 in San Diego, CA 92108. Medicare first certified it in 2012, 14 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3. Its strongest result against the California average is got better at getting in and out of bed; its weakest is started care on time.
What is Vital Care Health Systems's Medicare record?
| Agency | Vital Care Health Systems |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 219, San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Phone | (619) 291-7888 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 059398 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/13/2012 |
How does Vital Care Health Systems score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Vital Care Health Systems. It is better than the California average on 5 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Vital Care Health Systems | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 88.1% | 95.4% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87.5% | 86.3% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 99.2% | 86.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 95.3% | 89.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 88.5% | 88.9% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 95.2% | 85.2% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 87.5% | 92.4% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 74.6% | 69.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 65.5% | 61.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at getting in and out of bed, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at bathing.
Where it trails: started care on time, medication issues addressed on time and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Vital Care Health Systems?
68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Vital Care Health Systems, based on 55 completed surveys. The California average is 77%.
| Survey question | Vital Care Health Systems | California average | U.S. average | vs. California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 82% | 87% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 85% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 75% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 74% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 68% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Vital Care Health Systems's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Vital Care Health Systems, 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 | 76.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13% |
Which home health services does Vital Care Health Systems provide, and which does it not?
Vital Care Health Systems reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Vital Care Health Systems? |
|---|---|
| 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 San Diego-area ZIP codes does Vital Care Health Systems serve?
Vital Care Health Systems tells Medicare it serves 70 ZIP codes in San Diego County, out of 73 in total.
- 91901
- 91902
- 91910
- 91911
- 91913
- 91915
- 91932
- 91941
- 91942
- 91945
- 91950
- 91977
- 91978
- 92003
- 92007
- 92008
- 92009
- 92010
- 92011
- 92019
- 92020
- 92021
- 92025
- 92026
- 92027
- 92029
- 92037
- 92040
- 92054
- 92056
- 92057
- 92058
- 92064
- 92065
- 92069
- 92071
- 92078
- 92081
- 92083
- 92084
- 92091
- 92101
- 92102
- 92103
- 92104
- 92105
- 92106
- 92107
- 92108
- 92109
- 92110
- 92111
- 92113
- 92114
- 92115
- 92117
- 92118
- 92119
- 92120
- 92122
- 92123
- 92124
- 92126
- 92127
- 92128
- 92129
- 92130
- 92139
- 92154
- 92173
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 Vital Care Health Systems before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Vital Care Health Systems started care on time for 88.1% of patients, against a California average of 95.4%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Vital Care Health Systems followed up with the doctor on time in 87.5% of cases (California average 92.4%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask about fall prevention
1.3% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.6% across California. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve San Diego, CA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near San Diego.
- Health Plus Home Health Care Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Grandcare San Diego LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Mission Home Health of San Diego LLC — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Danny's Home Health Care Inc — 3 of 5 stars
- Guardian Angel Home Care of San Diego LLC — 3 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in San Diego County
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Vital Care Health Systems Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vital Care Health Systems is certified by Medicare under provider number 059398 and has been since 2012. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Vital Care Health Systems's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The California average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Vital Care Health Systems 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.
