Southeast Alabama Homecare
Dothan, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017024)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 794-0591 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southeast Alabama Homecare holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars, but it earned a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures together and can review full details on Medicare Care Compare.
Southeast Alabama Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Dothan, Alabama.
Yes, Southeast Alabama Homecare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017024, certified since 1978, 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
Southeast Alabama Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Dothan, Alabama, certified since June 1, 1978. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-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 support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southeast Alabama Homecare holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which falls below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting patient feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 94.76% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 90.59% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced above.
Southeast Alabama Homecare serves a geographic area covering 31 ZIP codes from its Dothan, Alabama office location. All ratings, percentages, and quality figures cited here are sourced directly from CMS Care Compare and reflect the data vintage available at time of publication. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, as CMS updates these ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Southeast Alabama Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 017024) and has been since June 1, 1978, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
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 3.5, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency earned a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS, the highest possible score.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017024?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Southeast Alabama Homecare serves 31 ZIP codes from its Dothan, Alabama location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (334) 794-0591, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Southeast Alabama Homecare is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (334) 794-0591 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Southeast Alabama Homecare at (334) 794-0591 to inquire about starting care.
How does the agency perform on timely initiation of care?
CMS data shows 94.76% of the agency's patients received timely initiation of care.
How does the agency perform on improving patients' walking ability?
CMS data shows 90.59% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/01/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.