Baton Rouge General Home Health
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197163)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 376-6157 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baton Rouge General Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Baton Rouge General Home Health provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 40 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office.
Yes, Baton Rouge General Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197163, certified since October 17, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification fact.
About this agency
Baton Rouge General Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the surrounding area, with a service area covering 40 ZIP codes. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 1984, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
The agency offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Baton Rouge General Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is also 3 stars. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 97.82% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner, and 88.77% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as reported for this agency and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the most current ratings and measures directly on the Medicare Care Compare website and to contact the agency directly for further details about services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Baton Rouge General Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197163), certified since October 17, 1984, 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 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 3-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197163?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 40 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific care plans, staff availability, and coordination with your physician; contact the agency at (225) 376-6157 for details not covered in CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (225) 376-6157 to discuss payment and insurance details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Baton Rouge General Home Health at (225) 376-6157 to inquire about starting care.
What are the agency's results on timely care and improvement measures?
CMS data shows 97.82% of patients began care in a timely manner and 88.77% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/17/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.