Alternative Home Health Care, Llc
Methuen, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227538)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 1★
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (978) 657-7444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3, but its patient survey rating is 1 star. Families should weigh both figures and review the full CMS Care Compare listing before deciding.
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 94 ZIP codes from its office in Methuen, Massachusetts.
Yes, Alternative Home Health Care, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227538, certified since August 2011, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be confirmed on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Methuen, Massachusetts, certified since August 1, 2011 (CCN 227538). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a broad area, covering 94 ZIP codes from its Methuen office.
Per CMS Care Compare quality data, Alternative Home Health Care, LLC holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating, however, is 1 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected separately from the clinical quality measures.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency shows a timely initiation of care rate of 95.53%, meaning most patients began receiving services promptly after referral. Its measure for improvement in walking or moving around stands at 91.13%, indicating the percentage of patients who showed improvement in this functional area during their episode of care.
All ratings and percentages cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current figures, as this data reflects a specific reporting vintage and may be updated over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Alternative Home Health Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 227538, certified since August 2011), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare 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?
The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 1 out of 5, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page (CCN 227538).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 94 ZIP codes from its office in Methuen, Massachusetts.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Data on specific staffing, background checks, or scheduling isn't included here; contact the agency at (978) 657-7444 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data set only covers Medicare-certified home health services (skilled nursing, therapy, aide care) offered by this agency; it does not address non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (978) 657-7444 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (978) 657-7444 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Alternative Home Health Care, LLC at (978) 657-7444, or view its full profile at the Medicare Care Compare link for CCN 227538.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/01/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.