Ochsner Home Health Of New Orleans
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197203)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 372-6610 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ochsner Home Health Of New Orleans holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. This means patients rated their experience highly even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Ochsner Home Health Of New Orleans offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Metairie, Louisiana.
Yes, Ochsner Home Health Of New Orleans is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197203 and certification dating back to March 20, 1987, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Ochsner Home Health Of New Orleans is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Metairie, Louisiana, operating under proprietary (for-profit) ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 1987.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a 3-star overall quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Patients gave the agency a 4-star rating in the CMS patient survey. On the CMS timely-care measure, 99.14% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner. For the walking-improvement measure, 86.34% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care.
Ochsner Home Health Of New Orleans reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office, indicating a fairly broad regional service area within the greater New Orleans area.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Medicare Care Compare website for the most current information, as ratings and measures are updated periodically. Families considering this agency should review the most recent data available before making care decisions, as CMS updates these figures on a regular cycle.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ochsner Home Health Of New Orleans is Medicare-certified (CCN 197203), 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?
The agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197203?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its office in Metairie, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact the agency at (504) 372-6610 to ask about care team availability, scheduling, and specific services for your situation, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 1987.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (504) 372-6610 for details and check with Medicare regarding coverage.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Ochsner Home Health Of New Orleans at (504) 372-6610 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/20/1987. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.