Saline County Health Department
Salina, KS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 177017)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 826-6606 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saline County Health Department holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not included in the available CMS information for this agency.
Saline County Health Department offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 4 ZIP codes from its office in Salina, Kansas.
Yes, Saline County Health Department is Medicare-certified, with CCN 177017, certified since July 1, 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Saline County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Salina, Kansas, certified since July 1, 1966 (CCN 177017). The agency is government-owned and provides a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Saline County Health Department holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS dataset, so this profile does not report a patient survey score; consult Care Compare directly for the most current survey rating.
On process measures reported by CMS, 91.80% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 80.25% of patients receiving therapy for walking or moving around showed improvement in that ability. These figures reflect outcomes reported in the CMS Care Compare dataset and may be updated periodically.
Saline County Health Department serves a service area covering 4 ZIP codes from its Salina, Kansas office. Prospective patients and families should review the agency's full profile, including any additional quality measures and survey results, directly on the Medicare Care Compare website, and contact the agency for details on service availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Saline County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 177017), certified since July 1, 1966, 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 CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (785) 826-6606 or check Medicare Care Compare directly for survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Saline County Health Department's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/177017?state=KS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 4 ZIP codes from its office in Salina, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 4 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing levels, specific ZIP codes covered, and recent quality measure updates; contact the agency at (785) 826-6606 for these details.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Saline County Health Department has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 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 information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (785) 826-6606 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Saline County Health Department at (785) 826-6606 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.