Homechoice Health Services - Hernando
Hernando, MS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 257034)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 952-8400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Homechoice Health Services - Hernando holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Mississippi state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Homechoice Health Services - Hernando offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 24 ZIP codes from its Hernando, MS office.
Yes, Homechoice Health Services - Hernando is Medicare-certified (CCN 257034, certified since June 24, 2016), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Homechoice Health Services - Hernando is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Hernando, MS, certified since June 24, 2016 (CCN 257034). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.
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, Homechoice Health Services - Hernando holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures show a timely initiation of care percentage of 98.04%, meaning care began promptly for the large majority of patients within the measured period. The measure tracking improvement in walking or moving around shows 89.98% of patients demonstrating improvement.
The agency reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Hernando, MS location, indicating a moderately broad service area in the surrounding region.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Homechoice Health Services - Hernando is Medicare-certified (CCN 257034), certified since June 24, 2016, so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment 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 Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/257034?state=MS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Hernando, MS location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staffing, and care scheduling by calling the agency directly at (225) 952-8400.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2016.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is 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 (225) 952-8400 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Homechoice Health Services - Hernando at (225) 952-8400 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows 98.04% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 89.98% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/24/2016. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.