Altamaha Homecare, Inc
Baxley, GA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 117074)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 367-1046 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Altamaha Homecare, Inc holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient experience feedback is very positive even though its overall quality score trails the state average.
Altamaha Homecare, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Baxley, Georgia.
Yes, Altamaha Homecare, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 117074, certified since 1979, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been continuously in place for decades according to CMS records.
About this agency
Altamaha Homecare, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Baxley, Georgia, certified since May 29, 1979. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Altamaha Homecare holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which falls below the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 98.01% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 80.70% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
Altamaha Homecare serves a coverage area spanning 20 ZIP codes from its Baxley, GA office. Families seeking more detail on staffing, specific service availability, or scheduling should contact the agency directly, and can review the most current ratings and measures on the official Medicare Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Altamaha Homecare, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 117074), certified since May 29, 1979, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
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?
Altamaha Homecare has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures at the official Medicare Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/117074?state=GA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Altamaha Homecare serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Baxley, GA.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, scheduling, and care plans by calling the agency directly at (912) 367-1046, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Altamaha Homecare, Inc is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (912) 367-1046 to discuss payment and insurance details, and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Altamaha Homecare, Inc at (912) 367-1046 to begin the process of starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care after referral?
According to CMS data, 98.01% of the agency's patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 80.70% of patients demonstrated improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/29/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.