Essex County Nursing Service
Elizabethtown, NY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 337118)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (518) 873-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essex County Nursing Service holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the New York state 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 its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Essex County Nursing Service offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Elizabethtown, New York.
Yes, Essex County Nursing Service is Medicare-certified, with CCN 337118, certified since July 1, 1966, 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
Essex County Nursing Service is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Elizabethtown, New York, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 30 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Essex County Nursing Service holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which falls below the New York state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 93.35% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 80.86% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures and star ratings are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly reported data vintage available at the time of this listing.
Families considering this agency should review the full CMS Care Compare profile directly for the most current ratings and measure details, as star ratings and outcome percentages are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Essex County Nursing Service is Medicare-certified (CCN 337118) and has been since July 1, 1966, so 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, 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 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the New York 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, the highest possible score in CMS's patient experience survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed quality measures and staffing information on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official CMS profile page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Elizabethtown, New York.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and current quality measures; contact the agency at (518) 873-3500 for details not listed in CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Essex County Nursing Service has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (518) 873-3500 and check with Medicare or your insurer for coverage and cost information.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Essex County Nursing Service at (518) 873-3500 to inquire about starting care.
What were the timely care and walking improvement outcomes reported by CMS?
CMS data shows 93.35% of patients received timely initiation of care and 80.86% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.