Act Home Health Services Inc
Philadelphia, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 398033)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 389-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Act Home Health Services Inc is not yet rated on the CMS overall quality star scale, and no patient survey star rating is available in the data reviewed. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current rating information before deciding.
Act Home Health Services Inc offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. It serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Yes, Act Home Health Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 398033), certified since August 19, 2005, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on its CMS certification status, not a guarantee of specific benefit coverage.
About this agency
Act Home Health Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 35 ZIP codes from its local office. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2005, and is operated under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Act Home Health Services Inc offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. The agency is not yet rated on the CMS overall quality star scale, so no direct comparison can be made to the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars at this time. A CMS patient survey star rating is also not available in the data provided, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure as well.
On the timely initiation of care measure, CMS data shows 97.06% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. Data on walking or improvement in mobility outcomes was not provided for this agency.
Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the most current information directly on the CMS Care Compare website, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically and this profile reflects a specific data vintage from CMS Care Compare. Because the agency is proprietary and holds no listed quality or patient survey star ratings in this data set, prospective clients may wish to ask the agency directly about outcomes and verify current standing on Care Compare before starting services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Act Home Health Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 398033) and has been since August 19, 2005, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services, according to CMS data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
This agency is not yet rated on the CMS overall quality star scale, so it cannot be compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not available in the data reviewed for this agency; contact the agency at (215) 389-1800 or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and outcome measures on the Medicare Care Compare page for this agency at the provided care_compare_url.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current quality ratings, staff availability, and specific services offered by contacting the agency directly at (215) 389-1800 and reviewing 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, includes skilled services such as nursing and aide care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
This agency has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2005.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
This agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership according to CMS data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (215) 389-1800 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Act Home Health Services Inc at (215) 389-1800 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/19/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.