Uphams Home Health Care
Boston, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227198)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 825-9206 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Uphams Home Health Care holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars, but it has a 4-star patient survey rating. This means patients report a positive experience even though the overall CMS quality rating is below average for the state.
Uphams Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 23 ZIP codes from its Boston, Massachusetts office.
Yes, Uphams Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227198, certified since 1976, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Uphams Home Health Care is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Boston, Massachusetts, serving 23 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 1976.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Uphams Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, based on patient experience survey responses collected through CMS Care Compare.
CMS data also reports that 97.35% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 79.16% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care, according to the same data source.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as reported at the time of this listing's data pull. Star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS, so consumers should check the official Care Compare website for the most current figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Uphams Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 227198) since February 3, 1976, 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, 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 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227198?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Uphams Home Health Care serves 23 ZIP codes from its Boston, Massachusetts location.
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 staffing, specific care plans, and how outcomes are tracked; contact the agency at (617) 825-9206 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 services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and physical therapy ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care which focuses on daily living assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services offered by this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Uphams Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 1976.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Uphams Home Health Care is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (617) 825-9206 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Uphams Home Health Care at (617) 825-9206 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/03/1976. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.