Putnam County Homecare
Ottawa, OH · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 367076)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 523-4449 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Putnam County Homecare holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Ohio state average of 3 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient experience feedback for this agency has been very positive even though its clinical quality score is below the state average.
Putnam County Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Ottawa, Ohio.
Yes, Putnam County Homecare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 367076, certified since July 26, 1966, 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
Putnam County Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Ottawa, Ohio, certified since July 26, 1966. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a total of 32 ZIP codes from its Ottawa office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Putnam County Homecare holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3 stars. Despite this, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting positive feedback from patients who received care through this agency. These two ratings measure different things: the quality star rating is based on clinical outcome measures, while the patient survey star rating reflects patient experience as reported directly by care recipients.
Additional CMS quality measures show that 98.62% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral or hospital discharge. The measure for improvement in walking or moving around shows that 80.61% of patients demonstrated improvement in this area while under the agency's care.
All star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Putnam County Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 367076), certified since July 26, 1966, 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 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Ohio state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patients gave the agency a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/367076?state=OH.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Putnam County Homecare serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Ottawa, Ohio.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact the agency at (419) 523-4449 to ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, while non-medical home care (such as companionship) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Putnam County Homecare has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (419) 523-4449 to discuss coverage and payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Putnam County Homecare at (419) 523-4449 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/26/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.