Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
So Portland, ME · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 207020)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 223 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 757-3326 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Maine state average of 3.5 stars, but it earned a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures together and review the full CMS Care Compare listing for details.
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 223 ZIP codes from its office in So Portland, ME.
Yes, Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 207020, certified since 1967, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in So Portland, ME, certified since February 3, 1967. The agency is organized as a non-profit and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northern Light Home Care & Hospice holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which is below the Maine state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting positive patient experience responses collected through CMS's standardized survey. Among CMS-reported quality measures, 83.03% of patients received care in a timely manner after referral, and 83.88% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care.
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice reports serving 223 ZIP codes from its So Portland, Maine office, indicating a broad regional service area. All figures cited here — star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures — come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information, as these figures are updated periodically and may change between reporting periods.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 207020), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, 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 has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Maine state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score on CMS's patient experience survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/207020?state=ME.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice reports serving 223 ZIP codes from its So Portland, ME office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 223 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific service scheduling, and how they handle care plans; contact the agency at (800) 757-3326 for these details.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 1967.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (800) 757-3326 and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Northern Light Home Care & Hospice at (800) 757-3326 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/03/1967. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.