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River Valley Home Health

Big River, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059373)

CMS quality rating: 4★ (state average 3★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 665-5255 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

River Valley Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the California average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.

River Valley Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 6 ZIP codes from its office in Big River, California.

Yes, River Valley Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 059373, certified since March 28, 2012), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
River Valley Home Hea… River Valley Home Hea…: 4★ 4★ CA average CA average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

River Valley Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Big River, California, certified since March 28, 2012 (CCN 059373). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 6 ZIP codes in its service area.

According to CMS Care Compare data, River Valley Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. The agency also received a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.

On specific quality measures, CMS data shows the agency achieved a timely initiation of care rate of 100.00%, meaning care began promptly after referral in all reported cases. The agency also reported a walking or moving around improvement rate of 93.71% among patients assessed for this outcome.

These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available to this directory. Star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures are subject to periodic CMS updates, so families are encouraged to review the live Care Compare listing for the most current figures before making care decisions.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, River Valley Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 059373) and has been certified since March 28, 2012, 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, 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?

It holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review River Valley Home Health's full quality data at its Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/059373?state=CA.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 6 ZIP codes from its office in Big River, California.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling the agency at (760) 665-5255 and reviewing its Care Compare profile.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, like the nursing, therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care (such as companionship) generally is not; contact the agency at (760) 665-5255 for specifics on their scope of services.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

River Valley Home Health has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 2012.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (760) 665-5255 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach River Valley Home Health at (760) 665-5255 to inquire about starting care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/28/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.