Jefferson Community Health & Life Home Health
Fairbury, NE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 287037)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 729-6857 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson Community Health & Life Home Health does not currently have a published CMS quality star rating, so it is not yet rated compared to the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star data was not available in CMS records for this agency.
Jefferson Community Health & Life Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in Fairbury, Nebraska.
Yes, Jefferson Community Health & Life Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 287037, certified since February 22, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been continuously in place since that date according to CMS records.
About this agency
Jefferson Community Health & Life Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Fairbury, Nebraska, certified since February 22, 1984. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this agency does not currently have a published CMS quality star rating, so it is not yet rated in that category. The Nebraska state average quality star rating is 3.5 stars for comparison purposes, though a direct comparison cannot be made without the agency's own rating. Patient survey star data was not provided in the available records.
CMS data indicates that patients received timely initiation of care in 78.79% of cases, a measure of how often care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 43.77% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, based on CMS outcome measures.
The agency's service area, per CMS records, spans 12 ZIP codes surrounding its Fairbury, Nebraska location. All figures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information, as ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Jefferson Community Health & Life Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 287037), certified since February 22, 1984, so eligible 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, and Home Health Aide services, per CMS data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
This agency is not yet rated in CMS's quality star system. The Nebraska state average is 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star data was not provided in the available CMS records for this agency; contact the agency at (402) 729-6857 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's current CMS Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/287037?state=NE.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
CMS records show the agency serves 12 ZIP codes from its Fairbury, Nebraska 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 current staffing, specific ZIP codes covered, and recent outcome measures; contact the agency at (402) 729-6857 for details not listed in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide care), is medical care ordered by a doctor, distinct from non-medical personal care services; CMS data does not elaborate further.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 22, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
According to CMS data, this agency is organized as a non-profit.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (402) 729-6857 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Jefferson Community Health & Life Home Health at (402) 729-6857.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/22/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.