Advocate Home Health
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 553172)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 212-5085 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Advocate Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star data was not provided, so that measure should be confirmed directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Advocate Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California.
Yes, Advocate Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 553172), certified since February 6, 2019, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Contact the agency directly for specifics on your individual coverage situation.
About this agency
Advocate Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Van Nuys, California, certified since February 6, 2019 (CCN 553172). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services, delivered across a service area covering 39 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Advocate Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 2 stars, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so this agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure until confirmed directly on Care Compare.
CMS quality measures show that 97.62% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 60.83% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care, based on the same CMS data vintage referenced above.
Families researching this agency should note that all ratings and percentages cited here come directly from CMS Care Compare and may be updated periodically; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Advocate Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 553172, certified since 02/06/2019), so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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?
Advocate Home Health has a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star data was not provided for this agency; verify current results on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review CMS quality measures and staffing information on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/553172?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Advocate Home Health serves 39 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific services available for your condition, and recent quality outcomes; contact the agency at (818) 212-5085 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 medically ordered and Medicare-covered, while non-medical home care (such as companionship) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Advocate Home Health has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 2019.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Advocate Home Health is listed as a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (818) 212-5085 and check with Medicare or your insurer for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Advocate Home Health at (818) 212-5085 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare before starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/06/2019. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.