Allen Parish Home Health
Kinder, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197748)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 738-5627 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Allen Parish Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Louisiana state average of 3.5, but it has a 4-star patient survey rating. This means clinical quality measures rank below the state average while patient satisfaction feedback is relatively high.
Allen Parish Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Kinder, Louisiana.
Yes, Allen Parish Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197748, certified since October 27, 1995, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Allen Parish Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Kinder, Louisiana, certified since October 27, 1995. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 18 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Allen Parish Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS data also reports process and outcome measures for this agency: 82.61% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 77.92% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and represent one point-in-time snapshot of agency performance; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website for the most current figures.
As a government-owned agency, Allen Parish Home Health operates under public ownership rather than a private for-profit or non-profit structure. This profile is based solely on CMS Care Compare data and does not include cost information, which CMS does not publish. Prospective patients and families should contact the agency directly or consult Care Compare for additional details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Allen Parish Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197748, certified since 10/27/1995), 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, 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 Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Allen Parish Home Health's full quality data at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197748?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Kinder, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (337) 738-5627, and review its latest Care Compare ratings.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not describe non-medical home care; for clarification on service types, contact the agency at (337) 738-5627 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Allen Parish Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 27, 1995.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (337) 738-5627 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Allen Parish Home Health at (337) 738-5627 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/27/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.