Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County
Erie, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397034)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 454-2831 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 48 ZIP codes from its Erie, Pennsylvania office.
Yes, Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County is Medicare-certified, with CCN 397034, certified since July 1, 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records.
About this agency
Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Erie, Pennsylvania, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider under CMS records.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating, based on the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey, is 4 out of 5. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency began care in a timely manner for 96.79% of patients, and 85.67% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Erie, PA location, indicating a broad regional service area within the county and surrounding communities.
All star ratings, survey results, and quality measures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data as published; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County is Medicare-certified (CCN 397034), certified since July 1, 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare 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?
It holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Pennsylvania 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 stars on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full quality measures and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397034?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 48 ZIP codes from its Erie, Pennsylvania location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing availability, specific care plans, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (814) 454-2831.
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 often Medicare-covered, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by Medicare; contact the agency at (814) 454-2831 for specifics on their offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
CMS records list the agency's ownership type as proprietary (for-profit).
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (814) 454-2831 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County at (814) 454-2831 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.