Northwest Home Health
Springdale, AR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 047020)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 751-1601 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northwest Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Arkansas state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Northwest Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 34 ZIP codes from its Springdale, Arkansas office.
Yes, Northwest Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 047020, certified since July 1, 1980, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Northwest Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Springdale, Arkansas, certified since July 1, 1980. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 047020.
The agency 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, Northwest Home Health holds a quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the Arkansas state average of 3.5. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS process and outcome measures indicate that 98.82% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 89.91% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on the same CMS data vintage referenced for the star ratings.
Northwest Home Health reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Springdale, Arkansas office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the region.
All ratings and measures described here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; consumers are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Northwest Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 047020, certified since 07/01/1980), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
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?
Northwest Home Health has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Arkansas state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/047020?state=AR.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Northwest Home Health serves 34 ZIP codes from its Springdale, Arkansas office.
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, availability, and specific service details by calling the agency at (479) 751-1601, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (479) 751-1601 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Northwest Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1980.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Northwest Home Health is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (479) 751-1601 and verify coverage details with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Northwest Home Health at (479) 751-1601.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1980. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.