Alma Home Health , Inc
Palm Desert, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 559261)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 537-1449 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alma Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not available in current data, so that figure is not yet rated.
Alma Home Health provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Palm Desert, California.
Yes, Alma Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 559261), certified since December 7, 2020, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based solely on its Medicare certification status, not a guarantee of specific coverage details.
About this agency
Alma Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Palm Desert, California, serving 22 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2020, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
Alma Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alma Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not listed in the available data, so it should be treated as not yet rated in this profile pending confirmation on Care Compare. Among CMS outcome measures, 82.65% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 84.12% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current reporting period, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically. Families considering this agency should review the full CMS profile and contact the agency directly for additional information about scheduling, staffing, and current service availability, none of which is published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Alma Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 559261) since December 7, 2020, so eligible services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Alma Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, 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?
The agency has a 2.5-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?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (760) 537-1449 and check Medicare Care Compare for the latest survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Alma Home Health's official CMS profile at the Care Compare link provided by Medicare for detailed quality and outcome measures.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Alma Home Health serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Palm Desert, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, scheduling flexibility, and specific outcome measures; for details not covered by CMS data, contact the agency at (760) 537-1449.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services Alma Home Health provides, involves medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care covers non-clinical assistance such as companionship, which is not part of the CMS-certified services listed here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Alma Home Health has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2020.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Alma Home Health, Inc is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact Alma Home Health at (760) 537-1449 for cost and payment information and verify coverage on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Alma Home Health, Inc at (760) 537-1449 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/07/2020. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.