First Choice Home Health Care
Norton, VA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 497535)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (276) 679-7404 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
First Choice Home Health Care does not currently have a published CMS quality star rating or patient survey star rating, so it is considered not yet rated compared to the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. Families should check CMS Care Compare directly for the latest rating updates.
First Choice Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Norton, Virginia.
Yes, First Choice Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 497535), certified since April 28, 1997, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records.
About this agency
First Choice Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Norton, Virginia, serving 15 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 1997, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, First Choice Home Health Care does not currently have a published CMS quality star rating, so it is listed as not yet rated relative to the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating is not provided in the available data, so this agency should also be considered not yet rated on that measure. CMS data shows a timely initiation of care measure of 100.00%, meaning that among reported episodes, care began promptly as measured by CMS. Data on walking or moving improvement outcomes is not available in the current data set for this agency.
Because star ratings and patient survey results are not present in this data, families are encouraged to consult the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current rating information before making decisions. Prospective patients and families can also contact the agency directly to ask about specific services, staffing, and current availability, since these details are not published in the CMS data reviewed here. All rating and performance figures referenced are drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, First Choice Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 497535) and has been since April 28, 1997, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services, based on CMS data.
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 Virginia state average is 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is available for this agency in the current CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the CMS Care Compare page for this agency at the provided care_compare_url for the latest quality and staffing information.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 15 ZIP codes from its location in Norton, Virginia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and current outcome measures directly; call (276) 679-7404 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care includes skilled services like nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; this agency's CMS data lists nursing, physical therapy, and aide services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
First Choice Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (276) 679-7404 and check Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach First Choice Home Health Care at (276) 679-7404 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/28/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.