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Care At Home Preferred, Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397259)

CMS quality rating: 3.5★ (state average 3.5★ — at state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (412) 967-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Care At Home Preferred holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating was not included in the available CMS data, so that measure is not yet rated here.

Care At Home Preferred provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Yes, Care At Home Preferred is Medicare-certified, with CCN 397259, certified since September 4, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is a certification fact only and not benefit or coverage advice.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Care At Home Preferre… Care At Home Preferre…: 3.5★ 3.5★ PA average PA average: 3.5★ 3.5★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyHome Health Aide

About this agency

Care At Home Preferred, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Pittsburgh, PA, serving 31 ZIP codes from its local office. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 1984.

Care At Home Preferred offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.

According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so this agency is not yet rated on that specific measure in this dataset. On CMS timeliness measures, the agency began care in a timely manner for 100.00% of patients. For patients needing improvement in walking or moving around, 75.38% showed improvement, according to the same CMS data set.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; figures such as star ratings and outcome percentages reflect the vintage of the data provided and may be updated periodically by CMS. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions. No cost, staffing, or availability information is included here, as this data was not part of the CMS figures supplied.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Care At Home Preferred is Medicare-certified (CCN 397259, certified since 09/04/1984), 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, 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

A patient survey star rating was not included in the available data; contact the agency at (412) 967-1111 or check Medicare Care Compare for the latest survey results.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review current quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Pittsburgh, PA.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Ask about specific services needed, scheduling, staff qualifications, and any details not covered by CMS data by calling the agency directly at (412) 967-1111.

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, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; contact the agency at (412) 967-1111 for specifics on what they provide.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 1984.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (412) 967-1111 or your insurance provider to discuss payment and coverage details.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can contact Care At Home Preferred at (412) 967-1111, or verify details and quality information on Medicare Care Compare.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/04/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.