Breathitt County Hha
Jackson, KY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 187023)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (606) 666-8052 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Breathitt County HHA holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars. CMS patient survey star data was not available for this agency in the provided dataset, so that rating cannot be confirmed here.
Breathitt County HHA offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 7 ZIP codes from its office in Jackson, Kentucky.
Yes, Breathitt County HHA is Medicare-certified, with CCN 187023, certified since February 14, 1969, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Breathitt County HHA is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Jackson, Kentucky, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1969.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Breathitt County HHA holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star data was not provided in the available CMS dataset, so the agency's patient survey rating cannot be stated here; families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current patient experience scores.
On CMS timeliness measures, 94.76% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. Regarding functional outcomes, 85.30% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, according to the same CMS data source.
Breathitt County HHA reports serving 7 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Kentucky office, indicating a relatively localized service area rather than a broad multi-county footprint.
All figures cited above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Breathitt County HHA is Medicare-certified under CCN 187023, certified since 02/14/1969, 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, 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 CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star data was not included in the available dataset; contact the agency at (606) 666-8052 and verify current patient survey results on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review this agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Breathitt County HHA serves 7 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Kentucky location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and recent quality outcomes; contact the agency at (606) 666-8052 for details not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing, physical therapy, and aide services this agency provides, involves medically ordered skilled care, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support; the provided data does not elaborate further.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1969.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Breathitt County HHA is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (606) 666-8052 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Breathitt County HHA at (606) 666-8052 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/14/1969. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.