Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health
Mount Vernon, KY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 187172)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (606) 256-1808 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 6 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Kentucky office.
Yes, Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 187172, certified since July 5, 2000, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, certified since July 5, 2000. The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and serves a total of 6 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon location.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating, also drawn from CMS data, is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences captured through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures reported for this agency include a timely initiation of care rate of 96.30%, meaning this percentage of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. The agency's data also shows a 91.60% rate of improvement in walking or moving around among patients who received that measure, according to CMS reporting.
These figures are sourced from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the agency's most recently reported data vintage as provided in this record. Families and caregivers researching home health options are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current star ratings, quality measures, and service area details before making care decisions, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 187172, certified since 07/05/2000), 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, and Medical Social Services, per CMS Care Compare data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/187172?state=KY.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, the agency serves 6 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Kentucky location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and services for your situation by contacting the agency at (606) 256-1808 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not detail this distinction; contact the agency at (606) 256-1808 and check Medicare Care Compare for further clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 2000.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization, according to CMS records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (606) 256-1808 for details and verify coverage information through Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health at (606) 256-1808 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/05/2000. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.