Ascend Home Health
Rochelle Park, NJ · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 317082)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 92 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (201) 358-2666 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ascend Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the New Jersey state average of 4 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures together and review the full Care Compare listing for details.
Ascend Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 92 ZIP codes from its Rochelle Park, New Jersey office.
Yes, Ascend Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 317082, certified since 1986), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Ascend Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, serving a broad area of 92 ZIP codes. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 1986, and operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Ascend Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ascend Home Health holds an overall CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 4 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys. Among CMS-reported quality measures, 99.82% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 79.63% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and represent the most recently published data vintage available for this agency. Families considering home health services should review the full, current profile on Medicare Care Compare and contact the agency directly to confirm details such as service availability and staffing, as this profile does not include cost, staffing counts, or language information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ascend Home Health is Medicare-certified under CCN 317082, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a physician are covered.
What services does this agency offer?
Ascend Home Health 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 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the New Jersey state average of 4 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 Ascend Home Health's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Ascend Home Health serves 92 ZIP codes from its office in Rochelle Park, New Jersey.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 92 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability for your specific needs, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (201) 358-2666 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Ascend Home Health has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 1986.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ascend Home Health 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 (201) 358-2666 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify Medicare coverage on Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Ascend Home Health at (201) 358-2666 to inquire about starting services.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address non-medical home care; contact the agency at (201) 358-2666 for clarification on the types of services they provide.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/19/1986. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.