Approve Home Medical Services
Batesville, AR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 047118)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 822-8232 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Approve Home Medical Services holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not included in the available records, so that figure should be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
Approve Home Medical Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Batesville, Arkansas.
Yes, Approve Home Medical Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 047118, certified since 1990, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Approve Home Medical Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Batesville, Arkansas, certified since April 4, 1990. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business, according to CMS records.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Approve Home Medical Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in this listing's dataset, so that figure cannot be confirmed here; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current patient experience score.
CMS quality measures indicate that 98.99% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 92.44% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS Care Compare dataset.
The agency reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Batesville, Arkansas office, indicating a fairly broad regional service area in north-central Arkansas.
All ratings and measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and this listing reflects a specific data vintage rather than real-time figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Approve Home Medical Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 047118), certified since April 4, 1990, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a physician.
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 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Arkansas 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 available dataset; contact the agency at (800) 822-8232 or check Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL to confirm.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current quality measures and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/047118?state=AR.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Batesville, Arkansas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific ZIP code coverage, and how care plans are coordinated with your physician; contact the agency directly at (800) 822-8232 for these details.
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 medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical support such as companionship, which is not part of this agency's listed CMS services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 1990.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
CMS records list the agency's ownership type as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS in this dataset; contact the agency at (800) 822-8232 to discuss coverage and any costs, and verify Medicare benefit details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Approve Home Medical Services by phone at (800) 822-8232.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/04/1990. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.