Specialized Home Care
Independence, MO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 267653)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 121 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (816) 795-7990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Specialized Home Care holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect care quality and patient-reported experience measures.
Specialized Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 121 ZIP codes from its office in Independence, Missouri.
Yes, Specialized Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 267653, certified since October 8, 2014, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Specialized Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Independence, Missouri, certified since October 8, 2014. It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Specialized Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) survey.
On process-of-care measures reported by CMS, 99.84% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral in the vast majority of cases. Among patients whose ability to walk or move around was assessed, 87.25% showed improvement over the course of their home health episode, according to CMS outcome data.
Specialized Home Care's service area spans 121 ZIP codes, indicating a broad coverage area extending from its Independence, MO office. All ratings, percentages, and comparisons cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; the specific vintage/reporting period reflects the most recent CMS refresh available at the time this profile was compiled. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Specialized Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 267653) and has been since October 8, 2014, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Specialized Home Care 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 at the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS HHCAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/267653?state=MO.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Specialized Home Care serves 121 ZIP codes from its office in Independence, Missouri.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 121 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, scheduling, and staff qualifications; contact the agency at (816) 795-7990 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 define this distinction; contact the agency at (816) 795-7990 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Specialized Home Care has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2014.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Specialized Home 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 (816) 795-7990 and verify coverage details with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Specialized Home Care at (816) 795-7990.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/08/2014. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.