1St Care Home Health Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 497417)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (434) 384-2800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
1St Care Home Health Lynchburg holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the Virginia state average of 3.5, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
1St Care Home Health Lynchburg offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 53 ZIP codes from its Lynchburg, Virginia office.
Yes, 1St Care Home Health Lynchburg is Medicare-certified (CCN 497417, certified since 1988), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on CMS Care Compare certification data.
About this agency
1St Care Home Health Lynchburg is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lynchburg, Virginia, operating under proprietary (for-profit) ownership. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1988.
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a coverage area spanning 53 ZIP codes from its Lynchburg office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, 1St Care Home Health Lynchburg holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the Virginia state average of 3.5. Its patient survey star rating is 3. In CMS process measures, 97.40% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 91.10% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the reporting period.
These figures reflect the most recent published CMS Care Compare dataset available at the time of this profile and are subject to change as CMS updates its ratings. Families considering this agency should verify current ratings, staffing details, and service availability directly with CMS Care Compare or by contacting the agency, since specific staffing levels, language capabilities, and scheduling availability are not published in the CMS dataset used for this profile.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, 1St Care Home Health Lynchburg is Medicare-certified (CCN 497417), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency's CMS quality star rating is 3.5, which is at the Virginia state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 3.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/497417?state=VA for the latest quality and staffing information.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 53 ZIP codes from its Lynchburg, Virginia location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, scheduling availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency at (434) 384-2800, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1988.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (434) 384-2800 for cost details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact 1St Care Home Health Lynchburg at (434) 384-2800 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 97.40% of the agency's patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 91.10% of the agency's patients showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/01/1988. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.