Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County
Bellingham, WA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 507307)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (360) 788-8143 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Washington state average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients reported a very positive experience with this agency, even though its overall CMS quality score trails the state average.
Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 15 ZIP codes from its Bellingham, WA office.
Yes, Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County is Medicare-certified, with CCN 507307, certified since 06/30/2022, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Bellingham, WA, certified since 06/30/2022 (CCN 507307). The agency offers 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 CMS quality star rating of 3, which is below the Washington state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting patient-reported experience data collected by CMS.
CMS data also reports that 86.29% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 87.29% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS's published home health quality measures.
The agency's service area spans 15 ZIP codes from its Bellingham, WA office, based on CMS Care Compare data. All ratings, percentages, and service area figures referenced here come from CMS Care Compare and reflect the most recently published CMS data vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these measures periodically. No cost information is published by CMS for home health services, so none is included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County is Medicare-certified (CCN 507307) as of 06/30/2022, 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, 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 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Washington state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS Care Compare's patient experience measures.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review this agency's quality measures and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/507307?state=WA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 15 ZIP codes from its Bellingham, WA location, per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific ZIP codes covered, and scheduling availability by calling the agency directly at (360) 788-8143 and confirming details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 06/30/2022.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (360) 788-8143 for cost details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County at (360) 788-8143 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
CMS Care Compare data shows 86.29% of this agency's patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 87.29% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care with this agency.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/30/2022. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.