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Elmwood Home Care, Inc

Providence, RI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 417070)

CMS quality rating: 2.5★ (state average 3★ — below state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (401) 941-1347 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Elmwood Home Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Rhode Island state average of 3 stars, but a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review the latest data on Medicare Care Compare.

Elmwood Home Care provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 67 ZIP codes from its Providence, RI office.

Yes, Elmwood Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 417070, certified since June 7, 2018, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified anytime on Medicare Care Compare.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Elmwood Home Care, Inc Elmwood Home Care, Inc: 2.5★ 2.5★ RI average RI average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Elmwood Home Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Providence, Rhode Island, certified since June 7, 2018 (CCN 417070). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Elmwood Home Care holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which is below the Rhode Island state average of 3 stars. Despite the lower overall quality rating, the agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experience data collected by CMS.

CMS process and outcome measures show that 72.71% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner, and 84.28% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, based on the same CMS data vintage.

Elmwood Home Care reports serving a broad area, covering 67 ZIP codes from its Providence, RI office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the full, current details on Medicare Care Compare directly, as star ratings and measures are updated periodically by CMS.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Elmwood Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 417070, certified since 06/07/2018), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.

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?

Elmwood Home Care has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Rhode Island state average of 3 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating, based on CMS-collected patient experience data.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review the full quality and staffing details for Elmwood Home Care on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Elmwood Home Care serves 67 ZIP codes from its Providence, RI location.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and how recent CMS data compares to newer figures; contact the agency at (401) 941-1347 for specifics not covered by CMS data.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

Elmwood Home Care has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2018.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Elmwood Home Care is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

CMS does not publish cost data for this agency; contact Elmwood Home Care at (401) 941-1347 and consult Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Elmwood Home Care at (401) 941-1347 to inquire about starting care.

What percentage of patients received timely care?

According to CMS data, 72.71% of Elmwood Home Care's patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner.

What percentage of patients improved their ability to walk?

CMS data shows 84.28% of the agency's patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/07/2018. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.