Lhc Homecare Of South Alabama
Opp, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017134)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 493-2087 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
LHC Homecare Of South Alabama holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Alabama average of 4 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests strong patient-reported experience despite a quality rating slightly under the state average.
LHC Homecare Of South Alabama offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Opp, Alabama.
Yes, LHC Homecare Of South Alabama is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017134, certified since June 14, 1994, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
LHC Homecare Of South Alabama is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Opp, Alabama, certified since June 14, 1994. It operates as a proprietary (for-profit) agency and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that the agency provided timely initiation of care in 99.19% of cases, indicating that most patients began receiving services promptly after referral. Additionally, 90.83% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, a measure CMS tracks to assess functional outcomes of home health services.
LHC Homecare Of South Alabama serves a service area covering 18 ZIP codes from its Opp, Alabama location. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current ratings and details directly on Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, LHC Homecare Of South Alabama is Medicare-certified (CCN 017134) since June 14, 1994, 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, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS's patient experience survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017134?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Opp, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staff qualifications, and scheduling; contact the agency at (334) 493-2087 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; please contact the agency at (334) 493-2087 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 1994.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates as 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 (334) 493-2087 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach LHC Homecare Of South Alabama at (334) 493-2087 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/14/1994. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.