Buchanan General Hospital Home Health Agency
Grundy, VA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 497020)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (276) 935-1509 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buchanan General Hospital Home Health Agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures together and review the full Care Compare listing for details.
Buchanan General Hospital Home Health Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Grundy, Virginia.
Yes, Buchanan General Hospital Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 497020, certified since July 18, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics depend on individual Medicare benefits and physician orders.
About this agency
Buchanan General Hospital Home Health Agency is a Medicare-certified home health provider based in Grundy, Virginia, certified since July 18, 1985. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services, delivered across a service area covering 19 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 3 stars, which falls below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating, reflecting feedback collected from patients about their care experience, stands at 4 stars.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency achieved a timely initiation of care rate of 100.00%, meaning care began promptly for patients referred to the agency. The measure tracking improvement in patients' ability to walk or move around showed 93.61% of relevant patients improving during their episode of care.
These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available for this agency and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Consumers are encouraged to review the Care Compare website directly for the most current star ratings and measure data before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health services, and no staffing counts, languages spoken, or specific availability details were provided in the source data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 497020) and has been since July 18, 1985, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, 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 Virginia state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality measures and staffing information on the Medicare Care Compare page for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/497020?state=VA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 19 ZIP codes from its location in Grundy, Virginia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and how the agency's quality measures compare to others in your area; contact the agency at (276) 935-1509 for details not listed here.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered care, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this agency's Medicare-certified services listed here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency directly at (276) 935-1509 to discuss payment and coverage questions.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (276) 935-1509 and verify current details on its Medicare Care Compare page.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/18/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.