1St Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 398211)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (610) 266-3999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
1St Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5, and a 3-star patient survey rating. This suggests strong marks on CMS quality measures alongside an average patient experience score.
1St Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology. It serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Allentown, PA.
Yes, 1St Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania is Medicare-certified (CCN 398211, certified since 11/07/2013), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics depend on individual Medicare benefits and physician orders.
About this agency
1St Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Allentown, PA, certified since 11/07/2013 (CCN 398211). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5. Its patient survey star rating is 3. In CMS process and outcome measures, 99.74% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 93.85% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Allentown, PA office, indicating a broad regional service area.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the agency or on the Care Compare website, as ratings and measures are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Families considering this agency are encouraged to confirm current staffing, availability, and coverage areas directly with the agency before starting care, since such details are not part of the published CMS dataset used to build this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 398211) and has been since 11/07/2013, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 3, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official ratings and measures at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/398211?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Allentown, PA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, coverage areas, and current quality scores; contact the agency at (610) 266-3999 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data covers Medicare-certified home health services such as nursing and therapy; non-medical home care (like companionship) is not included in this dataset—contact the agency at (610) 266-3999 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 11/07/2013.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (610) 266-3999 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency at (610) 266-3999 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/07/2013. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.