Ability Home Health
Coeur D'Alene, ID · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 137139)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 930-1819 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ability Home Health holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Idaho state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star data was not available in the reviewed CMS records for this agency.
Ability Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 8 ZIP codes from its Coeur D'Alene, Idaho office.
Yes, Ability Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 137139, certified since November 18, 2019, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details beyond certification status are provided here.
About this agency
Ability Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, certified since November 18, 2019. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Ability Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the Idaho state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the source information reviewed, so this profile does not report that figure.
CMS data also indicates that 78.53% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began within the CMS-defined timely window after referral. Additionally, 66.60% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per CMS outcome measures. These percentages reflect agency-level performance metrics reported in CMS Care Compare data.
Ability Home Health serves a service area covering 8 ZIP codes from its Coeur D'Alene, Idaho office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings, timely-care percentages, and outcome measures are updated periodically and this profile reflects a specific CMS data vintage at the time of writing. No cost, staffing, or availability information is published by CMS and none is presented here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ability Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 137139) since November 18, 2019, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a physician.
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 has a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Idaho state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not included in the reviewed CMS records; contact the agency at (208) 930-1819 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly at the Medicare Care Compare page for this agency, linked in its profile.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Ability Home Health serves 8 ZIP codes from its Coeur D'Alene, Idaho location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, scheduling flexibility, and specific outcome measures; contact the agency at (208) 930-1819 for details not published by CMS.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical in nature and ordered by a physician, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this agency's Medicare-certified services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Ability Home Health has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2019.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ability Home Health is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (208) 930-1819 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Ability Home Health at (208) 930-1819 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/18/2019. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.