Caritas Home Health Services
Newark, DE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 087048)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (302) 525-6331 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caritas Home Health Services is not yet rated by CMS on the quality star scale or the patient survey star, so no comparison to the Delaware state average of 3.5 stars is available. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current rating information.
Caritas Home Health Services offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. It serves 1 ZIP code from its office in Newark, Delaware.
Yes, Caritas Home Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 087048, certified since December 20, 2017, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be independently verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Caritas Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Newark, Delaware, certified since December 20, 2017 (CCN 087048). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Caritas Home Health Services offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. The agency currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Newark, Delaware office.
Based on the available CMS Care Compare data, Caritas Home Health Services is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, which means comparison to the Delaware state average star rating of 3.5 cannot be made at this time. A patient survey star rating is also not reported in the data provided. Similarly, specific figures for timely initiation of care and improvement in walking measures were not included in the source data for this agency and cannot be stated here.
Families considering this agency should consult the official Medicare Care Compare website for the most current quality metrics, as CMS updates star ratings and outcome measures periodically. Because Caritas Home Health Services is not yet rated, prospective patients may want to ask the agency directly about outcomes data, certifications, and care processes not yet reflected in CMS public reporting. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as referenced via the agency's official listing (CCN 087048) and should be verified directly with the agency or on Medicare.gov for the latest information, since ratings and service areas can change.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Caritas Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 087048, certified since 12/20/2017), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, Caritas Home Health Services offers Nursing Care 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 is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so it cannot be compared to the Delaware state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not reported in the available CMS data for this agency; contact the agency at (302) 525-6331 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official quality data at the CMS Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/087048?state=DE.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Caritas Home Health Services serves 1 ZIP code from its office in Newark, Delaware.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, care outcomes, and service availability, since these are not yet reflected in CMS's rating data; contact the agency directly at (302) 525-6331.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services this agency provides, involves medically necessary skilled care ordered by a physician, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical assistance not covered by Medicare in the same way.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Caritas Home Health Services has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 2017.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Caritas Home Health Services is a proprietary, for-profit agency according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for this agency; contact the agency at (302) 525-6331 and consult your Medicare plan or Medicare.gov for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Caritas Home Health Services at (302) 525-6331 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/20/2017. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.