Community Nursing Services Of North East
North East, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397089)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 725-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Nursing Services Of North East holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient experience feedback has been very positive even though the overall quality star score trails the state average.
Community Nursing Services Of North East offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in North East, Pennsylvania.
Yes, Community Nursing Services Of North East is Medicare-certified, with CCN 397089, certified since 1968, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Community Nursing Services Of North East is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in North East, Pennsylvania, operating as a non-profit organization. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 1968 (CCN 397089), giving it a long-standing history of service in the region.
The agency offers a full range of home health services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 24 ZIP codes from its North East, PA office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Community Nursing Services Of North East holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 94.59% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 83.15% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available to this listing. Families are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Community Nursing Services Of North East is Medicare-certified (CCN 397089), certified since 1968, 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?
The agency's overall quality star rating is 2.5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania 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, the highest possible score.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full profile on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397089?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 24 ZIP codes from its North East, Pennsylvania office.
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 staffing, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (814) 725-4300, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 1968.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Community Nursing Services Of North East is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (814) 725-4300 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact the agency by phone at (814) 725-4300 to inquire about starting care.
What were the agency's timely care and walking improvement measures?
CMS data shows 94.59% of patients received timely care after referral, and 83.15% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/25/1968. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.