Penn Highlands Community Nurses
Clearfield, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397091)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 105 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 768-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Penn Highlands Community Nurses holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient experience feedback is very positive even though the overall CMS quality star rating trails the state average.
Penn Highlands Community Nurses offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 105 ZIP codes from its office in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
Yes, Penn Highlands Community Nurses is Medicare-certified, with CCN 397091, certified since December 8, 1969, 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
Penn Highlands Community Nurses is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, certified since December 8, 1969. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Penn Highlands Community Nurses holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measure data also show that 96.34% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner following referral, and 84.36% of patients demonstrated improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS.
Penn Highlands Community Nurses serves a broad geographic area, with a service footprint covering 105 ZIP codes from its Clearfield, PA office. Individuals interested in home health services from this agency should verify current ratings, measures, and service area details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Penn Highlands Community Nurses is Medicare-certified (CCN 397091), certified since 12/08/1969, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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 CMS quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5 out of 5 patient survey star rating according to CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 105 ZIP codes from its office in Clearfield, PA.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 105 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific service scheduling, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (814) 768-2000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services offered here, involves skilled care such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-skilled assistance not covered under Medicare home health benefits; contact the agency at (814) 768-2000 for specifics on their offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 8, 1969.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Penn Highlands Community Nurses is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not available in this data; contact the agency at (814) 768-2000 and check Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Penn Highlands Community Nurses at (814) 768-2000 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/08/1969. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.