Preferred Home Health Care, Inc
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157318)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 135 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 245-7236 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Preferred Home Health Care, Inc holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Indiana average of 3 stars, but its patient survey rating is 4 stars. Families should weigh both figures together and review the full CMS Care Compare listing for details.
Preferred Home Health Care, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 135 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana office.
Yes, Preferred Home Health Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 157318, certified since 05/06/1992), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefits, so check with Medicare or the agency directly.
About this agency
Preferred Home Health Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Indianapolis, Indiana, certified since May 6, 1992. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Preferred Home Health Care, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 135 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis office.
On CMS's quality measures, the agency holds a 2.5-star overall quality rating, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating, based on the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey, is 4 stars. Among CMS's process and outcome measures, the agency reported that 99.87% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 75.99% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their care.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect a specific reporting period; families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current data vintage and any updates to star ratings or outcome percentages before making decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish agency pricing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Preferred Home Health Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 157318, certified since 05/06/1992), 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 has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Indiana state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 4 stars.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the full quality and staffing details on the CMS Care Compare page for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/157318?state=IN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 135 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 135 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data provided doesn't cover specific vetting questions; contact the agency at (317) 245-7236 and review its CMS Care Compare page to ask about staffing, care plans, and outcomes.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (317) 245-7236 to discuss costs and payment options, and verify Medicare coverage details on Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Preferred Home Health Care, Inc at (317) 245-7236 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
CMS data shows 99.87% of the agency's patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 75.99% of the agency's patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/06/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.