Ballad Health Homecare - Abingdon
Abingdon, VA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 497492)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (276) 525-1227 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ballad Health Homecare - Abingdon holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Virginia state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Ballad Health Homecare - Abingdon offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Abingdon, Virginia office.
Yes, Ballad Health Homecare - Abingdon is Medicare-certified (CCN 497492, certified since 1995), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Ballad Health Homecare - Abingdon is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Abingdon, Virginia, serving 20 ZIP codes from its local office. The agency is organized as a non-profit and has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 1995 (CCN 497492).
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a 5-star overall quality star rating, which is above the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected by CMS. On CMS timeliness measures, the agency initiated care in a timely manner for 100.00% of patients, and 93.81% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, both figures drawn from CMS Care Compare quality data.
These ratings and measures are sourced from CMS Care Compare data; the specific data vintage should be confirmed directly on the Care Compare listing, as CMS updates figures periodically. No cost information is published by CMS and none is provided here. Families interested in verifying current staffing, availability, or additional details should contact the agency directly or review the official CMS Care Compare page for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ballad Health Homecare - Abingdon is Medicare-certified (CCN 497492), certified since February 7, 1995, 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, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Virginia 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 official CMS Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/497492?state=VA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 20 ZIP codes from its Abingdon, Virginia location.
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?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific service scheduling, and any recent updates to quality ratings; contact the agency at (276) 525-1227 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, as provided by this Medicare-certified agency, includes skilled services like nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-skilled personal assistance; this data does not detail non-medical services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 1995.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (276) 525-1227 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact the agency at (276) 525-1227 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/07/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.