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Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation

Galax, VA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 497713)

CMS quality rating: 2★ (state average 3.5★ — below state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (276) 266-3149 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Virginia state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures together and review the full CMS Care Compare listing before deciding.

Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Galax, VA office.

Yes, Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation is Medicare-certified (CCN 497713, certified since April 2015), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Access Home Health Ca… Access Home Health Ca…: 2★ 2★ VA average VA average: 3.5★ 3.5★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Galax, Virginia, certified since April 2, 2015. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider (CCN 497713).

Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. The agency reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Galax office.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 stars, which is below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating, drawn from the CMS patient experience survey, is 4 stars.

On specific CMS quality measures, the agency reports that 98.31% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 73.26% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care, based on the same CMS data set.

These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on Medicare's Care Compare website, as star ratings and measures are updated periodically. No cost or fee information is published by CMS and none is provided here.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation is Medicare-certified under CCN 497713, certified since April 2, 2015, so covered home health services are reimbursed under Medicare 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 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 4 stars.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can view the full quality and staffing details at the CMS Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/497713?state=VA.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 33 ZIP codes from its Galax, Virginia office.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and how the agency's quality measures compare to others in your area; contact the agency at (276) 266-3149 for details not covered by CMS data.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

This data covers Medicare-certified home health services (nursing, therapy, aide care) rather than non-medical personal care; contact the agency at (276) 266-3149 for clarification on scope of services.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 2015.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (276) 266-3149 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Access Home Health Care And Rehabilitation at (276) 266-3149 to inquire about starting care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/02/2015. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.