Alamosa County Public Health Department
Alamosa, CO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 067026)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 589-6639 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alamosa County Public Health Department holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Colorado state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Alamosa County Public Health Department offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Alamosa, Colorado office.
Yes, Alamosa County Public Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 067026, certified since 1972), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Alamosa County Public Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Alamosa, Colorado, certified since April 1, 1972. It is a government-owned agency offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alamosa County Public Health Department holds a quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3. The agency also earned a patient survey star rating of 4, based on responses gathered through the CMS patient experience survey.
CMS data show that 99.50% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral, in line with CMS's timely-care measure. Additionally, 92.52% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their course of care, according to the same CMS dataset.
The agency reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Alamosa, Colorado office, indicating a moderately broad service area for the region.
All ratings and percentages referenced here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data (CCN 067026) and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these metrics periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Alamosa County Public Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 067026, certified since April 1, 1972), so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Colorado state average of 3, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing information directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/067026?state=CO.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Alamosa, Colorado.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific services available for your situation, and scheduling; contact the agency at (719) 589-6639 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1972.
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?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (719) 589-6639 for specific information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Alamosa County Public Health Department at (719) 589-6639 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 99.50% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking during care?
CMS Care Compare data show that 92.52% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their course of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/01/1972. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.