Alternative Home Health Care
Washington, MO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 267579)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (636) 432-0008 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alternative Home Health Care holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both the quality star rating and the patient survey feedback when considering this agency.
Alternative Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Washington, Missouri.
Yes, Alternative Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 267579, certified since June 24, 2003, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency and Medicare directly.
About this agency
Alternative Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Washington, MO, certified since June 24, 2003. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider (CCN 267579).
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alternative Home Health Care holds an overall quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, based on patient experience surveys collected by CMS.
On CMS timeliness measures, 64.16% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner. For functional outcomes, 49.94% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency reports serving 56 ZIP codes from its Washington, MO office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the surrounding region.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as published for this agency; ratings and outcome measures are subject to periodic CMS updates, so families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Alternative Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 267579, certified since 06/24/2003), 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, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social 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 Missouri state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/267579?state=MO.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 56 ZIP codes from its office in Washington, MO.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, care plans, and how the agency addresses its quality ratings; contact the agency at (636) 432-0008 and verify current data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, social services), is medically ordered care, whereas non-medical home care covers non-clinical support such as companionship or household help; this data does not address non-medical care offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Alternative Home Health Care is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (636) 432-0008 and verify coverage details with Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Alternative Home Health Care at (636) 432-0008 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/24/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.