Northern Arizona Home Health
Cottonwood, AZ · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 037042)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 639-6674 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Arizona Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Arizona state average of 3.5, but earns a 5-star patient survey rating. This means while its overall quality score trails the state average, patients who received care rated their experience very highly.
Northern Arizona Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Yes, Northern Arizona Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 037042, certified since November 30, 1983, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been continuously in place since 1983.
About this agency
Northern Arizona Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Cottonwood, Arizona, serving 8 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 1983, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northern Arizona Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Arizona state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting favorable feedback from patients regarding their care experience.
CMS data also reports that 96.41% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 88.38% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare quality measures.
Families considering this agency for home health services can review these ratings and additional quality measures directly on the Medicare Care Compare website to make an informed decision. All star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages referenced here reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data available at the time of this profile and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Northern Arizona Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 037042, certified since 11/30/1983), 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, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northern Arizona Home Health has a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality measures and staffing information at the official Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/037042?state=AZ.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific care plans, staff qualifications, and how they coordinate with your physician; contact the agency at (928) 639-6674 for these details and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves assistance with daily activities without clinical services; contact the agency at (928) 639-6674 for specifics on their scope of services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Northern Arizona Home Health has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 1983.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (928) 639-6674 to discuss payment details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Northern Arizona Home Health at (928) 639-6674 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/30/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.