University Home Health Services
Waynesboro, GA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 117068)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 554-7013 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Home Health Services holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Georgia state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
University Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 41 ZIP codes from its Waynesboro, Georgia office.
Yes, University Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 117068, certified since June 1, 1982), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
University Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Waynesboro, Georgia, certified since June 1, 1982. It is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, University Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey. Additional CMS quality measures show that 98.63% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 90.67% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Waynesboro, GA office, indicating a broad regional service area. All figures cited here — including star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures — come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on the Care Compare website before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, University Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 117068, certified since June 1, 1982), 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, above the Georgia state average of 3.5 stars, based on CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare website at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Waynesboro, GA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
For specifics on staffing, scheduling, and care plans not covered in CMS data, contact the agency directly at (706) 554-7013 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This agency provides Medicare-certified home health services such as nursing and therapy; the data provided does not address non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (706) 554-7013 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (706) 554-7013 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach University Home Health Services at (706) 554-7013 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/01/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.