Knox County Health Department Hha
Barbourville, KY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 187029)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (606) 546-5919 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Knox County Health Department HHA holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient experience feedback is strong even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Knox County Health Department HHA offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Barbourville, Kentucky office.
Yes, Knox County Health Department HHA is Medicare-certified, with CCN 187029, certified since 1969, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Knox County Health Department HHA is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Barbourville, Kentucky, certified since May 2, 1969. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a coverage area spanning 20 ZIP codes from its Barbourville office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting favorable patient feedback on the CMS patient experience survey. Two CMS quality measures are reported: 94.39% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 82.67% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and represent a snapshot of available ratings; families should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website, as ratings and measures are updated periodically. No cost information is published by CMS and none is provided here. Prospective patients or caregivers seeking further details on staffing, availability, or specific service arrangements should contact the agency directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Knox County Health Department HHA is Medicare-certified (CCN 187029), certified since May 2, 1969, 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 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from 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 the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 20 ZIP codes from its Barbourville, Kentucky location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staffing, and scheduling; contact the agency at (606) 546-5919 for details not covered by CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 1969.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (606) 546-5919 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can call the agency at (606) 546-5919 to inquire about starting care.
What were this agency's timely care and walking improvement measures?
CMS data show 94.39% of patients received timely initiation of care and 82.67% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/02/1969. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.