Better Care Home Health, Inc.
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197204)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 473-4676 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Better Care Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in this data, so that figure should be confirmed on Medicare Care Compare.
Better Care Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 14 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, Louisiana office.
Yes, Better Care Home Health, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 197204, certified since October 2, 1986), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Better Care Home Health, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Alexandria, Louisiana, certified since October 2, 1986. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and offers a full range of home health services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Better Care Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Among the measures reported, 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 98.73% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the reported period, both drawn from the same CMS dataset used for the quality rating.
Patient survey star data was not provided in this record; families should check Care Compare directly for the current patient experience star rating, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
The agency's service area, as reflected in this CMS data, spans 14 ZIP codes surrounding its Alexandria, Louisiana office. This profile reflects the CMS Care Compare data vintage supplied with this record and does not include cost, staffing counts, languages spoken, or availability information, as CMS does not publish these details. Families are encouraged to verify current ratings and coverage details directly through Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Better Care Home Health, Inc. is Medicare-certified under CCN 197204, certified since October 2, 1986, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered 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 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star data was not provided in this record; contact the agency at (318) 473-4676 or check Medicare Care Compare for current patient survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's official quality data at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197204?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 14 ZIP codes surrounding its Alexandria, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current patient outcomes, staffing availability, and service area coverage; contact the agency directly at (318) 473-4676 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 1986.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (318) 473-4676 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Better Care Home Health, Inc. at (318) 473-4676 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/02/1986. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.