Nightingale Visiting Nurses
Taunton, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227215)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 967-0761 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nightingale Visiting Nurses holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Massachusetts average of 3 stars, but its patient survey rating is 4 stars. This mixed picture suggests reviewing both figures together before deciding.
Nightingale Visiting Nurses offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Yes, Nightingale Visiting Nurses is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227215, certified since August 18, 1982, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Nightingale Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Taunton, Massachusetts, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1982, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Nightingale Visiting Nurses holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experiences captured in CMS survey data.
CMS data also reports that 88.83% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 82.79% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health services. These figures come from CMS's published quality measures.
The agency serves a broad area, covering 34 ZIP codes from its Taunton, Massachusetts office. Families interested in specific service coverage for their ZIP code should confirm directly with the agency.
All ratings and measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current data vintage and any updates, as star ratings and measures are refreshed periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Nightingale Visiting Nurses is Medicare-certified (CCN 227215) and has been since August 18, 1982, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
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's CMS quality star rating is 2.5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227215?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 34 ZIP codes from its Taunton, Massachusetts location; contact the agency at (508) 967-0761 to confirm coverage of a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing levels, specific service availability, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (508) 967-0761, and reviewing its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Nightingale Visiting Nurses has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it operates on a for-profit ownership basis.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (508) 967-0761 for details and verify coverage specifics on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Nightingale Visiting Nurses at (508) 967-0761 to inquire about starting services.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
According to CMS data, 88.83% of patients received timely initiation of care from this agency.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows that 82.79% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around while under this agency's care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/18/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.