James River Home Health Care Llc
Lynchburg, VA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 497796)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: - · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
James River Home Health Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars, but a 4-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a positive experience even though its overall CMS quality score trails the state average.
Specific service categories were not detailed in the available CMS data for James River Home Health Care, so contact the agency directly to confirm which services, such as nursing or therapy, they provide. The agency serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Yes, James River Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 497796, certified since November 4, 2022, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification means the agency meets federal requirements to bill Medicare for covered home health services.
About this agency
James River Home Health Care LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lynchburg, Virginia, serving 39 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2022, under CCN 497796.
According to CMS Care Compare data, James River Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, based on feedback collected from patients who received care from the agency.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency scored 98.36% on timeliness of care, reflecting the percentage of home health episodes in which care began promptly. Its walking or moving around improvement measure was 81.55%, reflecting the percentage of patients who showed improvement in this area during their episode of care.
Ownership type and detailed services offered were not specified in the available data beyond the agency being classified as a home health provider. Families are encouraged to contact the agency directly and review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare for the most current and complete information, including staffing, service offerings, and additional quality measures not covered here. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data current as of the most recent publicly available update.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, James River Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 497796) since November 4, 2022, 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 specific services offered were not listed in the available data; contact the agency to confirm and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing information on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
James River Home Health Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services offered, staff qualifications, and how care plans are coordinated with your physician; contact the agency directly for these details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like that provided by this Medicare-certified agency, involves skilled medical services ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-skilled assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 4, 2022.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type was not specified in the available data; contact the agency to confirm and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency directly to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
A phone number was not available in this data; check the agency's listing on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/497796?state=VA for current contact information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/04/2022. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.