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Guardian Angel Home Health

Cortez, CO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 067470)

CMS quality rating: 1.5★ (state average 3★ — below state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 565-7134 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Guardian Angel Home Health holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Colorado state average of 3 stars, and its patient survey rating is not currently listed in CMS data. Families should review the full Care Compare profile for additional context before making a decision.

Guardian Angel Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in Cortez, Colorado.

Yes, Guardian Angel Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 067470, certified since August 13, 2008, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records rather than the agency itself.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Guardian Angel Home H… Guardian Angel Home H…: 1.5★ 1.5★ CO average CO average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapyHome Health Aide

About this agency

Guardian Angel Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Cortez, Colorado, operating as a proprietary (for-profit) organization. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 13, 2008 (CCN 067470).

Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Guardian Angel Home Health currently holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which falls below the Colorado state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not listed in the available CMS data, so the agency is not yet rated on that measure.

On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 90.50% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 60.64% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures reflect outcomes reported in the CMS Care Compare dataset and should be reviewed alongside the full agency profile for context.

Guardian Angel Home Health reports serving 12 ZIP codes from its Cortez, Colorado location. Consumers seeking further detail on staffing, specific outcome measures, or additional quality indicators should consult the official CMS Care Compare listing directly, as this profile reflects only the data points captured at the time of this summary.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Guardian Angel Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 067470) and has been since August 13, 2008, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.

What services does this agency offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, 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 holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Colorado state average of 3 stars.

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

A patient survey star rating is not included in the available CMS data, so the agency is not yet rated on this measure; contact the agency at (970) 565-7134 or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.

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

You can review detailed quality and outcome data on the official CMS Care Compare page for this agency at the provided URL.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Guardian Angel Home Health reports serving 12 ZIP codes from its Cortez, Colorado office.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about specific care plans, staff qualifications, and current outcome measures; contact the agency at (970) 565-7134 for details not listed in CMS data.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, as certified by Medicare, includes skilled services like nursing and therapy, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; this data does not specify non-medical offerings for this agency.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 13, 2008.

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

Guardian Angel Home Health operates as a proprietary, for-profit organization.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (970) 565-7134 to discuss payment details and verify coverage on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Guardian Angel Home Health at (970) 565-7134 to inquire about starting care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/13/2008. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.