Equinox Home Care, Llc
Shelton, CT · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 077232)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 380-9252 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Equinox Home Care holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Connecticut state average of 3, and a 3-star patient survey rating. Families should review the full CMS Care Compare listing for more detail before making a decision.
Equinox Home Care provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Shelton, Connecticut.
Yes, Equinox Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 077232, certified since November 26, 2002, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Contact the agency directly for details on how billing and coverage apply to a specific care plan.
About this agency
Equinox Home Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Shelton, Connecticut, serving 27 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2002, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
Equinox Home Care 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, Equinox Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys. Among CMS quality measures, 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 42.19% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; consumers should note the specific data vintage displayed on the official Care Compare listing when reviewing current figures, as ratings are periodically updated. Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile directly and contact the agency for further details about current service availability in their specific ZIP code.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Equinox Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 077232) since November 26, 2002, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Equinox Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Connecticut state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 3 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view Equinox Home Care's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/077232?state=CT.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Equinox Home Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its Shelton, Connecticut location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, scheduling availability, and how the agency's quality measures apply to your specific care needs; contact the agency at (203) 380-9252 for specifics.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by Medicare; contact the agency at (203) 380-9252 to clarify which services apply to your situation.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Equinox Home Care has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2002.
Who owns this agency?
Equinox Home Care operates as a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (203) 380-9252 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Equinox Home Care at (203) 380-9252 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/26/2002. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.