Caretenders
Valparaiso, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157034)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 531-8189 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caretenders holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Indiana state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Caretenders offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 40 ZIP codes from its Valparaiso, Indiana office.
Yes, Caretenders is Medicare-certified (CCN 157034, certified since December 7, 1970), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Caretenders is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Valparaiso, Indiana, certified since December 7, 1970 (CCN 157034). It is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Caretenders serves 40 ZIP codes from its Valparaiso office.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Caretenders holds a quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 97.06% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 88.84% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from the same CMS Care Compare dataset referenced above.
Families considering this agency should verify current details directly, since CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific reporting period rather than real-time performance. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Caretenders is Medicare-certified under CCN 157034, certified since December 7, 1970, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Caretenders 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?
Caretenders has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Indiana state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Caretenders received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Caretenders' full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/157034?state=IN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Caretenders serves 40 ZIP codes from its Valparaiso, Indiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific services available, staffing schedules, and current quality performance; contact Caretenders at (219) 531-8189 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Caretenders provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered care, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Caretenders has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 1970.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Caretenders is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Caretenders at (219) 531-8189 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Caretenders at (219) 531-8189 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/07/1970. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.