Ardent Home Health & Palliative Care
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 559016)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 721-4402 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ardent Home Health & Palliative Care holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars. CMS Care Compare also reports a patient survey star rating for this agency, which families can review directly on the Care Compare website.
Ardent Home Health & Palliative Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 62 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office.
Yes, Ardent Home Health & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 559016, certified since April 27, 2019), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Ardent Home Health & Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Fresno, California, certified since April 27, 2019 (CCN 559016). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ardent offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 62 ZIP codes from its Fresno office.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Ardent holds a 5-star overall CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is also reported in CMS data. On process measures, CMS reports Ardent began care in a timely manner for 100.00% of patients, and 96.88% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around, both figures drawn from the same CMS dataset.
These ratings and percentages reflect CMS Care Compare's published data set and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ardent Home Health & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 559016) and has been since April 27, 2019, so Medicare covers eligible services ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Ardent offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services, per CMS Care Compare data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ardent holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
CMS Care Compare publishes a patient survey star rating for Ardent; contact the agency at (559) 721-4402 or visit Care Compare for the specific current figure.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Ardent's full quality data, including timely care and walking improvement measures, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/559016?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Ardent serves 62 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific caregiver qualifications, and availability by calling (559) 721-4402, as this information is not part of CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like Ardent's Medicare-certified services, involves skilled nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical assistance; contact the agency for specifics on their scope.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Ardent has been Medicare-certified since April 27, 2019.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ardent is a proprietary, for-profit agency according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact Ardent at (559) 721-4402 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Ardent Home Health & Palliative Care at (559) 721-4402 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of Ardent's patients received timely care?
CMS Care Compare reports that 100.00% of Ardent's patients began care in a timely manner.
What percentage of Ardent's patients improved in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 96.88% of Ardent's patients showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/27/2019. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.