Beacon Home Health
Chattanooga, TN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 447471)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 386-1152 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Tennessee state average of 4 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Beacon Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency serves 50 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga, TN office.
Yes, Beacon Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 447471, certified since 1984), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Beacon Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Chattanooga, TN, certified since November 13, 1984. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Beacon Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 3, which is below the Tennessee state average of 4 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, based on responses gathered through the CMS patient experience survey.
CMS data also reports a timely initiation of care measure of 92.34%, indicating the percentage of patients who began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. The measure for improvement in walking or moving around shows 88.87% of patients showing improvement in this area while under the agency's care.
Beacon Home Health serves a coverage area spanning 50 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga, TN office. These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; consumers should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Families considering this agency should contact it directly for additional details not captured in CMS's published dataset, such as staffing, scheduling, and availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Beacon Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 447471) and has been since November 13, 1984, so eligible services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
Beacon Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social 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 overall quality rating, which is below the Tennessee state average of 4 stars, according to CMS Care Compare.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed quality and staffing data at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/447471?state=TN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Beacon Home Health serves 50 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga, TN office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, scheduling availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (423) 386-1152, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Beacon Home Health has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Beacon Home Health is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact Beacon Home Health at (423) 386-1152 for cost details and confirm coverage with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Beacon Home Health at (423) 386-1152 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS Care Compare reports a timely care initiation rate of 92.34% for Beacon Home Health.
What percentage of patients show improvement in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 88.87% of patients under Beacon Home Health's care showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/13/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.