Criticare Lancaster, Inc.
Lancaster, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 398081)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (717) 560-6588 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Criticare Lancaster, Inc. is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale or the patient survey star rating, so no comparison to the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare for updates or contact the agency directly for more information.
Criticare Lancaster, Inc. offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Yes, Criticare Lancaster, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 398081, certified since June 23, 2008, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Criticare Lancaster, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving 17 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 2008 (CCN 398081) and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Criticare Lancaster, Inc. offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. Eligible patients whose doctors order these services can have them covered under Medicare's home health benefit.
Regarding quality measures, CMS Care Compare data indicates this agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star rating scale, which is used to compare agencies against the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. No patient survey star rating is currently reported for this agency in the CMS dataset. Additionally, specific timely-care percentage and walking-improvement percentage figures are not available in the data provided for this agency.
Because star ratings and outcome measures require a minimum volume of patient survey responses or completed episodes of care, newer or smaller-volume agencies such as this one may show as "not rated" even while operating as a fully certified provider. Families interested in more detailed, up-to-date quality information should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly, as ratings and measures are periodically refreshed.
This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as reported; prospective patients should verify current details directly with the agency or through Medicare's official comparison tool before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Criticare Lancaster, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 398081) since June 23, 2008, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, the agency 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?
This agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale; the Pennsylvania state average is 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is currently reported for this agency in the CMS dataset.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official, up-to-date figures on the Medicare Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/398081?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Criticare Lancaster, Inc. serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and outcome measures not listed here; contact the agency at (717) 560-6588 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 Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services this agency provides, involves medically ordered skilled or supportive care, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance such as companionship; the provided data does not detail non-medical offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Criticare Lancaster, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 2008.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (717) 560-6588 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Criticare Lancaster, Inc. at (717) 560-6588 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/23/2008. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.