West Virginia Home Health
Buckhannon, WV · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 517031)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (304) 473-6802 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Virginia Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the West Virginia state average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Overall, the agency shows strong patient-reported experience despite a below-average quality star rating.
West Virginia Home Health offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services. The agency serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Buckhannon, WV.
Yes, West Virginia Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 517031, certified since July 27, 1971, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification means the agency meets federal requirements to bill Medicare for covered home health services.
About this agency
West Virginia Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Buckhannon, WV, certified since July 27, 1971. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services to patients across a service area covering 40 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, West Virginia Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the West Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is notably strong at 5 out of 5, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
Additional CMS quality measures show that 93.40% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 91.21% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare quality measure reporting.
Because CMS updates its Care Compare ratings periodically, families should verify the most current star ratings, quality measures, and service details directly on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions. This profile reflects the CMS data vintage provided and does not include cost information, which CMS does not publish for home health agencies. No details about staffing levels, languages spoken, or hours of availability are included here, as this information was not part of the source data reviewed.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, West Virginia Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 517031) since July 27, 1971, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
West Virginia Home Health has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the West Virginia state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS, indicating strong patient-reported experience.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality measures and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/517031?state=WV.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Buckhannon, WV.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
For specifics on staffing, scheduling, and care plans, contact the agency directly at (304) 473-6802 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (304) 473-6802 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
West Virginia Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 1971.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (304) 473-6802 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach West Virginia Home Health at (304) 473-6802 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/27/1971. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.