Jackson Medical Center Home Health
Jackson, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017112)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (251) 247-0424 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jackson Medical Center Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not available for this agency, so that measure cannot be reported.
Jackson Medical Center Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Jackson, Alabama.
Yes, Jackson Medical Center Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017112, certified since June 29, 1993, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Jackson Medical Center Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Jackson, Alabama, certified since June 29, 1993 (CCN 017112). The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 23 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Jackson Medical Center Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. Patient survey star ratings were not provided in the available data, so this measure is not addressed here beyond noting that patient survey information should be verified directly through CMS Care Compare.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency shows a timely initiation of care rate of 99.77%, meaning care began promptly for the large majority of patients. Additionally, 80.24% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, based on CMS-reported outcome data.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be considered alongside the agency's below-state-average quality star rating when evaluating overall performance. Families and caregivers considering this agency are encouraged to review the most current information directly on the Medicare Care Compare website and to contact the agency directly for further details on services and current availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Jackson Medical Center Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017112) and has been since June 29, 1993, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical 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 CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (251) 247-0424 and verify current survey results on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data at the Medicare Care Compare page for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017112?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 23 ZIP codes from its base in Jackson, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, caregiver qualifications, and specific outcome data; contact the agency at (251) 247-0424 and verify details 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 physical therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance with daily activities; the available data does not detail non-medical services offered by this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 1993.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Specific cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (251) 247-0424 for details on payment and coverage.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Jackson Medical Center Home Health at (251) 247-0424 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/29/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.