Almost Family
Eau Claire, WI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 527281)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (715) 831-0631 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Almost Family holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Wisconsin state average of 3.5 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. Families should review the full Care Compare listing for more detail before deciding.
Almost Family offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. It serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Yes, Almost Family is Medicare-certified, with CCN 527281, certified since 2003, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This does not address specific coverage details, which should be confirmed with Medicare or the agency.
About this agency
Almost Family is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, providing Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. The agency is under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Almost Family holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS patient survey process. On the measure of timely initiation of care, the agency reports a rate of 100.00%, indicating that care began promptly for patients in the reporting period. On the measure tracking improvement in walking or moving around, 44.16% of patients showed improvement.
Almost Family serves a service area covering 42 ZIP codes from its Eau Claire, Wisconsin office. All figures cited here — the quality star rating, patient survey star, timely care percentage, and walking improvement percentage — are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to review the full Care Compare listing and contact the agency directly for details on scheduling, staffing, and current service availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Almost Family is Medicare-certified (CCN 527281) and has been since March 18, 2003, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
What services does this agency offer?
Almost Family offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Almost Family has a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 3 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Almost Family's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page for CCN 527281.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Almost Family serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data provided does not cover specific screening questions; contact the agency at (715) 831-0631 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not define that distinction; contact the agency at (715) 831-0631 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Almost Family has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Almost Family is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (715) 831-0631 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Almost Family at (715) 831-0631 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL to begin the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/18/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.