Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky
Fort Wright, KY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 187303)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (859) 578-0022 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should review the full CMS Care Compare listing for details behind these numbers.
Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 24 ZIP codes from its Fort Wright, Kentucky office.
Yes, Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky is Medicare-certified (CCN 187303, certified since 1997), 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
Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Fort Wright, Kentucky, serving 24 ZIP codes from its office. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 1997, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient feedback collected through the CMS patient experience survey.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency achieved a timely initiation of care rate of 99.08%, meaning care began promptly for the large majority of patients within the expected timeframe. The agency also reported that 85.59% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect a specific reporting period; families should consult the official Care Compare website for the most current data vintage and any updates to these figures before making care decisions. No cost or fee information is published by CMS and none is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky is Medicare-certified (CCN 187303), so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a physician.
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 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the official CMS Care Compare page at the provided URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 24 ZIP codes from its Fort Wright, Kentucky location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about caregiver qualifications, scheduling availability, and current staffing levels; contact the agency at (859) 578-0022 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates under proprietary, for-profit ownership.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost information; contact the agency at (859) 578-0022 and consult Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky at (859) 578-0022 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows a 99.08% timely care initiation rate for this agency.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data indicates 85.59% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/16/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.