Acton Public Health Nursing Se
Acton, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227057)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (978) 929-6650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Acton Public Health Nursing Service holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS dataset for this agency.
Acton Public Health Nursing Service offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 7 ZIP codes from its office in Acton, Massachusetts.
Yes, Acton Public Health Nursing Service is Medicare-certified (CCN 227057, certified since July 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Acton Public Health Nursing Service is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Acton, Massachusetts, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is government-owned and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services to residents across 7 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS dataset for this listing. Among the CMS-reported outcome measures, 95.08% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.66% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare's published data set and represent one snapshot in time; families are encouraged to review the Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current ratings and measures before making care decisions. The agency's long certification history, dating back to 1966, reflects decades of continuous participation in the Medicare home health program. As a government-owned agency, it operates under public administration rather than private for-profit or non-profit ownership structures. Prospective patients and caregivers should contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability, staffing, and other details not captured in CMS's published quality data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Acton Public Health Nursing Service is Medicare-certified (CCN 227057), certified since July 1, 1966, 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, 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not included in the available CMS dataset for this agency; contact the agency at (978) 929-6650 and check Medicare Care Compare for the latest survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review CMS Care Compare at the agency's official page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227057?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 7 ZIP codes from its base in Acton, Massachusetts.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, service availability, and how outcomes are tracked; contact the agency directly at (978) 929-6650 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide care), is medically ordered and Medicare-certified, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance not covered by Medicare; the CMS data provided does not detail non-medical care options here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish specific cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (978) 929-6650 and consult Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Acton Public Health Nursing Service at (978) 929-6650 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.