Always Best Care
Philadelphia, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 398297)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (267) 909-9248 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Always Best Care holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating was not included in this data, so that measure should be confirmed on Medicare Care Compare.
Always Best Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 46 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia, PA office.
Yes, Always Best Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 398297, certified since September 28, 2018, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS records.
About this agency
Always Best Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Philadelphia, PA, certified since September 28, 2018 (CCN 398297). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Always Best Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 46 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Always Best Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in this record; if unavailable on Care Compare, the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure.
CMS timely-care data indicates that 88.82% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral. Among patients needing help with walking or moving, 75.67% showed improvement in this area, according to CMS outcome data.
These figures reflect a snapshot of CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period. Families are encouraged to review the agency's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the latest star ratings, outcome measures, and survey results before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Always Best Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 398297), certified since September 28, 2018, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, Always Best Care 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?
Always Best Care has a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not included in the provided CMS record; contact the agency at (267) 909-9248 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
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/398297?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Always Best Care serves 46 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia, PA office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific services available for your needs, and recent outcome measures; contact the agency at (267) 909-9248 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the CMS-certified services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; this data does not describe non-medical care.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Always Best Care has been Medicare-certified since September 28, 2018.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Always Best Care is a proprietary, for-profit agency according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (267) 909-9248 for specifics and verify coverage details with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Always Best Care at (267) 909-9248 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/28/2018. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.