Cherokee Home Health Agency
Cherokee, NC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 347101)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: - · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherokee Home Health Agency holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating is not currently listed for this agency in CMS Care Compare data.
Cherokee Home Health Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 2 ZIP codes from its Cherokee, North Carolina office.
Yes, Cherokee Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 347101, certified since November 24, 1980, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported through CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Cherokee Home Health Agency is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Cherokee, North Carolina. The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cherokee Home Health Agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating is not listed in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure.
CMS data also reports that 98.15% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral in the vast majority of cases. Additionally, 60.87% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health care, based on CMS outcome measures.
Cherokee Home Health Agency's service area, per CMS Care Compare data, covers 2 ZIP codes from its Cherokee, North Carolina location. These figures reflect the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available for this agency. Families are encouraged to review the full Care Compare listing directly for the most current details on quality measures, outcomes, and service area before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Cherokee Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 347101) and has been since November 24, 1980, 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, 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?
Cherokee Home Health Agency has a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the North Carolina 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 included in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on this measure; check the Care Compare listing for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Cherokee Home Health Agency's full quality and outcome data on the CMS Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347101?state=NC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, the agency serves 2 ZIP codes from its Cherokee, North Carolina location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency directly and verify details on Medicare Care Compare, as this information is not listed here.
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 medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance such as companionship, which is not part of this agency's listed services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Cherokee Home Health Agency has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 1980.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Cherokee Home Health Agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency to discuss payment and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
A phone number is not listed in the available data; please verify current contact information through the Medicare Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347101?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/24/1980. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.