Dch Home Health Care Agency
Tuscaloosa, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017080)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 759-7010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dch Home Health Care Agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review the full CMS Care Compare listing for details.
Dch Home Health Care Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 24 ZIP codes from its Tuscaloosa, Alabama office.
Yes, Dch Home Health Care Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017080, certified since May 2, 1991, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Dch Home Health Care Agency is a Medicare-certified home health provider based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, certified since May 2, 1991. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Dch Home Health Care Agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, based on feedback collected through CMS's standardized patient experience survey.
CMS performance measures indicate that 98.84% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 86.42% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures reflect data reported to CMS Care Compare.
The agency serves a service area covering 24 ZIP codes from its Tuscaloosa office. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to verify current ratings, measures, and service area details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and this profile reflects a specific data vintage rather than real-time information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Dch Home Health Care Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 017080), certified since May 2, 1991, meaning eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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 has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017080?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 24 ZIP codes from its Tuscaloosa, Alabama office; contact the agency at (205) 759-7010 for the specific list of covered ZIP codes.
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 current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling by contacting the agency directly at (205) 759-7010, and review its latest ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 1991.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Dch Home Health Care Agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (205) 759-7010 to discuss coverage and payment options, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Dch Home Health Care Agency at (205) 759-7010 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients receive timely care after referral?
According to CMS data, 98.84% of the agency's patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking ability?
CMS data indicates that 86.42% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/02/1991. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.