Centerwell Home Health
Hickory, NC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 347053)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 270-3990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Centerwell Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star data was not included in the available CMS record, so that measure should be confirmed directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Centerwell Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 12 ZIP codes from its Hickory, North Carolina office.
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 347053, certified since July 1, 1973, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Centerwell Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Hickory, North Carolina, providing services to patients across 12 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1973.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Centerwell Home Health offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
Per the latest CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star data was not provided in this record; where such information is unavailable, the agency should be considered not yet rated on that specific measure until confirmed directly through Care Compare.
CMS outcome measures reported for this agency show that 100.00% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral, and 86.75% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
Consumers seeking further detail on staffing, certification status, or additional quality measures should consult the official Medicare Care Compare listing for Centerwell Home Health, CCN 347053, as CMS periodically updates this data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 347053, certified since July 1, 1973), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
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?
Centerwell Home Health has a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star data was not included in this record; contact the agency at (828) 270-3990 or check Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347053?state=NC for the latest patient survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review CMS Care Compare directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347053?state=NC for the most current quality and staffing data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 12 ZIP codes from its Hickory, North Carolina location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing levels, specific ZIP codes covered, and recent CMS quality measures; contact the agency at (828) 270-3990 for details not listed in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services offered by Centerwell Home Health, includes skilled services such as nursing, therapy, and medical social services ordered by a doctor; the CMS data provided does not address non-medical home care distinctions.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Centerwell Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1973.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Centerwell Home Health is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (828) 270-3990 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Centerwell Home Health at (828) 270-3990.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1973. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.