Access Home Health
Fort Smith, AR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 047009)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 441-5850 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Access Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Access Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith, Arkansas office.
Yes, Access Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 047009, certified since October 25, 1978, 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
Access Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, certified since October 25, 1978. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Access Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 96.18% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 92.08% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care.
Access Home Health serves a broad geographic area, covering 33 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith, Arkansas office. This service area breadth suggests the agency accommodates patients across a wide portion of the surrounding region, though specific service availability should be confirmed directly with the agency.
All quality ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency for the most up-to-date information on services and care availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Access Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 047009), certified since October 25, 1978, so eligible 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, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Access Home Health has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars.
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 according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Access Home Health's full quality and outcome data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 33 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith, Arkansas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific scheduling, and services for your condition; contact the agency at (479) 441-5850 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 skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not cover non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Access Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Access Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS in this data; contact the agency at (479) 441-5850 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Access Home Health at (479) 441-5850 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/25/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.