Alabama Homecare Fort Payne
Fort Payne, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017093)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 524-2411 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alabama Homecare Fort Payne holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, at the Alabama state average of 4 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Alabama Homecare Fort Payne offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 32 ZIP codes from its Fort Payne, AL office.
Yes, Alabama Homecare Fort Payne is Medicare-certified (CCN 017093, certified since 1992), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Alabama Homecare Fort Payne is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Fort Payne, AL, certified since July 30, 1992. It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is at the Alabama state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS data also reports process and outcome measures for this agency: 99.60% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 93.22% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, both drawn from the same Care Compare dataset.
The agency reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Fort Payne, AL office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the surrounding region.
All ratings and statistics cited here come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current figures, as CMS updates this information periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data; families should contact the agency directly for details on services, availability, and any other questions not addressed by public CMS data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Alabama Homecare Fort Payne is Medicare-certified (CCN 017093), 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?
It holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Alabama state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page, https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017093?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Fort Payne, AL office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, scheduling, and any details not covered in CMS data by calling the agency at (256) 524-2411.
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, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance; this data set only covers the agency's certified home health services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (256) 524-2411 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Alabama Homecare Fort Payne by phone at (256) 524-2411.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/30/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.