Athena Home Health Care
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 559233)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 446-0900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Athena Home Health Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the California average of 3, and a 2-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Athena Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 41 ZIP codes from its Fresno, CA office.
Yes, Athena Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 559233, certified since September 16, 2020, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed via CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Athena Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Fresno, California, providing services within a 41-ZIP-code service area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2020, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Athena Home Health Care offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
Per the same CMS data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which falls below the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 stars, based on patient experience surveys collected by CMS. Regarding specific quality measures, CMS data shows that 83.82% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 86.64% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect a specific data vintage published on Medicare's Care Compare website and are subject to change as CMS updates its reporting periods. Families and caregivers are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions. No cost information is published by CMS for this or any home health agency, and none is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Athena Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 559233), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Athena Home Health Care 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 California state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 2-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Athena Home Health Care's full quality and staffing details on the Medicare Care Compare website at the agency's listed profile.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 41 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, caregiver assignments, and how the agency addresses its current quality measures; contact the agency at (559) 446-0900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide care), is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this CMS data; contact the agency at (559) 446-0900 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Athena Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2020.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is listed as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact the agency at (559) 446-0900 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Athena Home Health Care at (559) 446-0900 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/16/2020. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.