Nhc Homecare Athens
Athens, TN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 447449)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 745-4246 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nhc Homecare Athens holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, at the Tennessee state average of 4 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Nhc Homecare Athens offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 31 ZIP codes from its Athens, Tennessee office.
Yes, Nhc Homecare Athens is Medicare-certified (CCN 447449, certified since 02/29/1984), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records.
About this agency
Nhc Homecare Athens is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Athens, Tennessee, certified since February 29, 1984. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Nhc Homecare Athens holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is at the Tennessee state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is also 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. On measures of timely initiation of care, the agency reports 100.00% of patients receiving care in a timely manner. For the walking or moving around improvement measure, 90.77% of patients showed improvement, according to the same CMS dataset.
Nhc Homecare Athens serves a service area covering 31 ZIP codes from its Athens, Tennessee office. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile.
Families considering this agency should independently verify current ratings, measures, and service area details directly on the Medicare Care Compare website, as CMS updates this information periodically and the figures presented here reflect a specific snapshot in time rather than real-time status.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Nhc Homecare Athens is Medicare-certified (CCN 447449), certified since 02/29/1984, so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Tennessee state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/447449?state=TN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 31 ZIP codes from its Athens, Tennessee location; contact the agency at (423) 745-4246 to confirm whether your specific address is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific services for your condition, and scheduling; contact the agency at (423) 745-4246 for these details and verify credentials on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Nhc Homecare Athens has been Medicare-certified since February 29, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (423) 745-4246 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Nhc Homecare Athens at (423) 745-4246 to inquire about starting care.
What are the agency's timely care and improvement measures?
CMS data shows 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care and 90.77% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/29/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.