Home health agencies
CMS quality data for 12,392 Medicare-certified home health agencies across the United States — 7,961 with a CMS quality-of-patient-care star rating. Search all agencies, or browse by state.
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Home health care — FAQ
What is home health care?
Home health care provides skilled services — such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health aide support — in a person's own home. It is a common part of senior care, often used to recover after a hospital stay or to manage ongoing needs while living at home.
How does CMS rate home health agencies?
CMS publishes a quality-of-patient-care star rating (1–5) plus individual patient-care measures for Medicare-certified home health agencies on Care Compare. This site summarizes those CMS records for 12,392 agencies nationwide.
Is home health the same as a nursing home?
No. Home health provides care in a person's home, while a nursing home (skilled nursing facility) provides 24-hour care in a facility. They are different parts of the senior-care continuum. See the guide on nursing home vs. assisted living for how the settings differ.