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Sanford Home Care Fargo

Fargo, ND · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 357037)

CMS quality rating: 3.5★ (state average 3★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (701) 234-4900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Sanford Home Care Fargo holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the North Dakota state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.

Sanford Home Care Fargo offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 77 ZIP codes from its Fargo, North Dakota office.

Yes, Sanford Home Care Fargo is Medicare-certified (CCN 357037, certified since 1985), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details beyond certification status are available in this data.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Sanford Home Care Far… Sanford Home Care Far…: 3.5★ 3.5★ ND average ND average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Sanford Home Care Fargo is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Fargo, North Dakota, certified since August 30, 1985. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Sanford Home Care Fargo holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the North Dakota state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.

CMS data also reports that 99.28% of patients began receiving timely care after referral, and 87.44% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset and reflect a specific reporting period; users should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current data vintage.

Sanford Home Care Fargo serves a broad geographic area, covering 77 ZIP codes from its Fargo, ND office. All star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures cited here originate from CMS Care Compare and are subject to periodic updates by CMS.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Sanford Home Care Fargo is Medicare-certified under CCN 357037, certified since August 30, 1985, 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the North Dakota state average of 3 stars.

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

Patients gave the agency a 5-star rating in the CMS patient survey.

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

You can review official ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/357037?state=ND.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 77 ZIP codes from its Fargo, North Dakota office.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Ask about specific staff qualifications, scheduling, and care plans by calling the agency directly at (701) 234-4900; this data does not include those details.

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

Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medical in nature and ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical personal assistance; this agency's data reflects only Medicare-certified home health services.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 1985.

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

Sanford Home Care Fargo is a non-profit organization.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not included in this data; contact the agency at (701) 234-4900 or check Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Sanford Home Care Fargo at (701) 234-4900 to inquire about starting care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/30/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.