Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden
Gadsden, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017115)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 538-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should review the specific measures behind these ratings on CMS Care Compare before deciding.
Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology. The agency serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Gadsden, AL.
Yes, Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017115, certified since 1993, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details still depend on individual Medicare eligibility and physician orders.
About this agency
Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Gadsden, AL and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 1993, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which falls below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient responses collected through CMS's Home Health CAHPS survey process.
On CMS's process measures, 98.59% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 89.62% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per the same CMS Care Compare data set.
Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Gadsden, AL office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the region.
All ratings, percentages, and service details referenced here come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically, and figures presented reflect the data vintage supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden is Medicare-certified (CCN 017115, certified since July 27, 1993), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare 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?
It holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures for this agency at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017115?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its office in Gadsden, AL.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing, scheduling, and care plan details by calling the agency directly at (256) 538-2273, and cross-check ratings on CMS Care Compare.
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 medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care (such as companionship or basic assistance) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 1993.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
It is listed as a proprietary (for-profit) agency in CMS ownership records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (256) 538-2273 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden at (256) 538-2273 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/27/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.