St Joseph'S/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc
Savannah, GA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 117143)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 819-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Joseph'S/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Georgia state average of 3.5, but a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a strongly positive experience even though its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
St Joseph'S/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 23 ZIP codes from its Savannah, GA office.
Yes, St Joseph'S/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 117143, certified since 07/15/1978), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
St Joseph'S/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Savannah, GA, certified since July 15, 1978. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 3 stars, which falls below the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient responses collected as part of the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey. On measures of care quality, 86.87% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.05% of patients showed improvement in ability to walk or move around during their episode of care, as reported in the same CMS dataset.
St Joseph'S/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc serves a coverage area spanning 23 ZIP codes from its Savannah, GA location. All figures cited here — including the star ratings, timely-care percentage, and walking-improvement percentage — are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly available vintage from Medicare's home health quality reporting program. Families considering this agency should verify current details directly with the agency or via the Medicare Care Compare website, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, St Joseph'S/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 117143), certified since 07/15/1978, 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-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency earned a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS's Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/117143?state=GA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 23 ZIP codes from its Savannah, GA location; contact (912) 819-7600 to confirm whether a specific address is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, timely-care performance, and specific outcome measures; contact the agency at (912) 819-7600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-medical assistance not covered here; contact the agency at (912) 819-7600 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 07/15/1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
St Joseph'S/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in this data; contact the agency at (912) 819-7600 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach St Joseph'S/Candler Home Healthcare, Inc at (912) 819-7600.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/15/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.