American River Home Care
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059665)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 515-8652 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
American River Home Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, at the California state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
American River Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 72 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, CA office.
Yes, American River Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 059665, certified since 2015), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records and does not reflect specific benefit or cost details.
About this agency
American River Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sacramento, California, certified since July 3, 2015 (CCN 059665). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, American River Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Among the agency's outcome measures, 99.37% of care episodes began in a timely manner, and 81.99% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, both figures as reported in CMS Care Compare data.
American River Home Care serves a wide area, covering 72 ZIP codes from its Sacramento office. Families evaluating this agency should consult the official CMS Care Compare website for the most current star ratings and outcome data, as these figures are updated periodically and reflect a specific reporting period rather than real-time performance. No cost, staffing, or availability figures are published by CMS and none are represented here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, American River Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 059665, certified since 2015), so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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?
It has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full record on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/059665?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
American River Home Care serves 72 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, CA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, scheduling, and services for your needs by calling (916) 515-8652, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not describe this distinction; contact the agency at (916) 515-8652 for details on the specific services they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
American River Home Care has been Medicare-certified since July 3, 2015.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (916) 515-8652 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach American River Home Care at (916) 515-8652.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/03/2015. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.