American Carequest
Burlingame, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 058315)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (415) 885-9100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
American Carequest holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the California average of 3, but its patient survey rating is 2 stars. Families weighing both figures may want to review the full CMS Care Compare details for more context.
American Carequest offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 49 ZIP codes from its Burlingame, CA office.
Yes, American Carequest is Medicare-certified, with CCN 058315, certified since 2006, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on CMS certification records, not a description of specific benefits.
About this agency
American Carequest is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Burlingame, California, certified since February 17, 2006. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership.
American Carequest offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 49 ZIP codes from its Burlingame office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, American Carequest holds a 5-star overall quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 stars, reflecting feedback collected directly from patients about their care experience.
CMS data also reports that 99.68% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 95.04% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent one snapshot in time; users should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures.
This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Prospective patients and families should contact the agency directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for further details on staffing, current availability, and other specifics not covered in this dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, American Carequest is Medicare-certified (CCN 058315) and has been certified since 02/17/2006, 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?
American Carequest has a 5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 2 stars.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review American Carequest's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/058315?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
American Carequest serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Burlingame, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing availability, specific service scheduling, and how they coordinate care with your physician; contact the agency at (415) 885-9100 for specifics not listed here.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data set does not define that distinction; contact the agency at (415) 885-9100 or check Medicare Care Compare for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
American Carequest has been Medicare-certified since February 17, 2006.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
American Carequest is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (415) 885-9100 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach American Carequest at (415) 885-9100 to inquire about starting care and to verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/17/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.