American Health Associates, Inc
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 058264)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 861-1478 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
American Health Associates, Inc holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the California state average of 3 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. Families should review the full Medicare Care Compare listing for more detail before deciding.
American Health Associates, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Bakersfield, California.
Yes, American Health Associates, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 058264, certified since August 2, 2004), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS records.
About this agency
American Health Associates, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Bakersfield, California, certified since August 2, 2004 (CCN 058264). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support. The agency reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, American Health Associates, Inc holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, based on CMS patient experience survey results.
CMS data also reports that 87.80% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 66.68% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from the same CMS Care Compare data source.
Families considering this agency should review the full quality and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare and confirm current service availability by contacting the agency directly, as this profile reflects only the CMS data provided and does not include cost, staffing counts, or scheduling information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, American Health Associates, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 058264) and has been since August 2, 2004, 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, 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-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?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 3 out of 5 according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/058264?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office.
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?
Ask about staffing, scheduling, and how they handle care plans; contact the agency at (661) 861-1478 and verify quality details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2004.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit business.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (661) 861-1478 to discuss payment and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact American Health Associates, Inc at (661) 861-1478 to inquire about starting services.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
CMS data shows 87.80% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 66.68% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/02/2004. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.