Shining Star Home Health Care
Brooklyn, NY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 337440)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 101 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (718) 435-4700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shining Star Home Health Care holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the New York state average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Shining Star Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 101 ZIP codes from its Brooklyn, NY office.
Yes, Shining Star Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 337440), certified since January 17, 2012, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Shining Star Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Brooklyn, NY, certified since January 17, 2012 (CCN 337440). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers a full range of home health services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Shining Star holds a 5-star overall quality rating, above the New York state average of 3.5 stars, placing it in the above-state-average category. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey process.
Agency-reported CMS process and outcome measures show that patients began receiving care in a timely manner 99.80% of the time, and 100.00% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the reported measurement period, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Shining Star Home Health Care reports serving a broad area, covering 101 ZIP codes from its Brooklyn office. All ratings and measures referenced here reflect CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the current Care Compare listing directly for the most up-to-date figures, since CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Shining Star Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 337440) and has been since January 17, 2012, so eligible services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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?
Shining Star has a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the New York state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the full record, including updated ratings and measures, at the CMS Care Compare listing: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/337440?state=NY.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Shining Star Home Health Care serves 101 ZIP codes from its Brooklyn, NY office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 101 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific service scheduling, and any recent quality updates; contact the agency at (718) 435-4700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not distinguish this; contact the agency at (718) 435-4700 for clarification on service types offered.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 2012.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Shining Star Home Health Care is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (718) 435-4700 and verify coverage details with Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Shining Star Home Health Care at (718) 435-4700.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/17/2012. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.