Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia
Watkinsville, GA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 117145)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 354-6073 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Georgia state average of 3.5, and a 3-star patient survey rating. This data comes from CMS Care Compare.
Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 42 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, Georgia office.
Yes, Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia is Medicare-certified, with CCN 117145, certified since October 1, 2004, 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
Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Watkinsville, Georgia, certified since October 1, 2004 (CCN 117145). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS process and outcome measures show the agency delivered timely initiation of care in 98.45% of applicable cases, and 93.42% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on the same CMS Care Compare dataset.
The agency's service area covers 42 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, Georgia location, indicating a broad regional reach across central Georgia.
All ratings and percentages cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published dataset available for this agency at the time of listing. Families are encouraged to consult Care Compare directly for the latest figures and to contact the agency for details not captured in CMS data, such as staffing availability or specific care arrangements.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 117145), certified since October 1, 2004, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
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?
The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 3-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official ratings and measures at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/117145?state=GA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 42 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, Georgia location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (706) 354-6073, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, which is distinct from non-medical personal care; contact the agency at (706) 354-6073 for specifics on their offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2004.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (706) 354-6073 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify Medicare coverage rules on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can call Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia at (706) 354-6073 to begin the process of arranging care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/01/2004. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.