Baraga County Home Care And Hospice
L'Anse, MI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 237420)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (906) 524-3320 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baraga County Home Care And Hospice holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Michigan average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This mixed picture suggests strong patient-reported experience alongside a below-average overall quality score, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Baraga County Home Care And Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in L'Anse, Michigan.
Yes, Baraga County Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 237420, certified since March 21, 1997, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records.
About this agency
Baraga County Home Care And Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in L'Anse, Michigan, certified since March 21, 1997. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Baraga County Home Care And Hospice holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.5. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting favorable patient-reported experience results in that CMS survey category.
On CMS timeliness measures, the agency began care in a timely manner for 84.77% of patients. For functional outcomes, 77.70% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their home health episode, per CMS data.
Baraga County Home Care And Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its L'Anse, Michigan office. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current data vintage and any updates, as star ratings and outcome measures are refreshed periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Baraga County Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 237420, certified since March 21, 1997), 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 services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.5, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS, the highest possible score in that category.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/237420?state=MI.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in L'Anse, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
You may want to ask about care timeliness, staff qualifications, and how outcomes like walking improvement are tracked; contact the agency at (906) 524-3320 and verify current details 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, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor; the CMS data provided does not cover non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (906) 524-3320 for more information.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Baraga County Home Care And Hospice is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not available in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (906) 524-3320 and verify coverage details with Medicare or your insurer.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Baraga County Home Care And Hospice at (906) 524-3320 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/21/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.