Shield Home Health
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059586)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 693-4350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shield Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Shield Home Health provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 63 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office.
Yes, Shield Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 059586, certified since March 20, 2014), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Shield Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in San Diego, California, certified since March 20, 2014 (CCN 059586). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Shield Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Shield Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected as part of CMS's Home Health CAHPS survey.
On CMS timeliness measures, 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. On the walking/moving improvement measure, 92.96% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around, as reported to CMS.
Shield Home Health reports serving 63 ZIP codes from its San Diego office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on Medicare's Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Shield Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 059586, certified since March 20, 2014), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
Shield Home Health 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?
Shield Home Health has a 4.5-star overall quality rating from CMS, above the California 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 out of 5.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Shield Home Health's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Shield Home Health serves 63 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and how services are coordinated; call the agency at (858) 693-4350 for details not covered by CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Shield Home Health has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 2014.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Shield Home Health is a proprietary (for-profit) agency, per CMS ownership classification.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (858) 693-4350 and verify coverage details with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Shield Home Health at (858) 693-4350 to inquire about starting care.
How does the agency perform on timely care and improvement measures?
CMS data show 100.00% of Shield Home Health's patients began care in a timely manner and 92.96% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/20/2014. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.