Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisy Company
Gainesville, GA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 117305)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 532-2013 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tugaloo Home Health Agency holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Georgia state average of 3.5, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Tugaloo Home Health Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 45 ZIP codes from its Gainesville, Georgia office.
Yes, Tugaloo Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 117305, certified since April 1, 1979, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records.
About this agency
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisy Company, is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Gainesville, Georgia, serving 45 ZIP codes. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1979, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tugaloo Home Health Agency holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also show that the agency began care in a timely manner for 99.96% of patients, indicating a high rate of prompt initial visits following referral. Additionally, 93.52% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS outcome measures.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should note that CMS updates these figures periodically, so consulting the Care Compare website directly is recommended for the most current figures. No cost or fee information is published by CMS and is not included here. This profile does not include information about staff counts, languages spoken, or specific availability, as such details are not part of the CMS dataset used to build this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Tugaloo Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 117305), certified since April 1, 1979, 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 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 3-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/117305?state=GA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 45 ZIP codes from its Gainesville, Georgia location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about care start timelines, outcome measures like walking improvement, and staffing; you can also contact the agency directly at (770) 532-2013 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
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 medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care (such as companionship) is not addressed in this CMS dataset; contact the agency at (770) 532-2013 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (770) 532-2013 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Tugaloo Home Health Agency at (770) 532-2013 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/01/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.