Nhc Homecare Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 447126)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 877-1716 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Homecare Chattanooga holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Tennessee average of 4 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
NHC Homecare Chattanooga offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services. It serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Yes, NHC Homecare Chattanooga is Medicare-certified (CCN 447126), certified since June 6, 1977, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is based on CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
NHC Homecare Chattanooga is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, providing services since June 6, 1977 (CCN 447126). The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, NHC Homecare Chattanooga holds an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 99.83% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 95.12% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same Care Compare dataset.
The agency reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga, Tennessee office, indicating a broad regional service area.
All ratings and performance figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset; figures may be updated periodically by CMS. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Individuals should confirm current details, coverage, and staffing directly with the agency and cross-check the latest figures on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, NHC Homecare Chattanooga is Medicare-certified (CCN 447126) and has been since June 6, 1977, 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, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Tennessee 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 according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing record on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/447126?state=TN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
NHC Homecare Chattanooga serves 40 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga, Tennessee office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (423) 877-1716, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 1977.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
NHC Homecare Chattanooga is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (423) 877-1716 for cost and payment information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact NHC Homecare Chattanooga at (423) 877-1716 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
CMS Care Compare data shows 99.83% of patients received timely initiation of care from this agency.
How well do patients improve in mobility with this agency's care?
According to CMS data, 95.12% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care with this agency.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/06/1977. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.