Athens-Limestone Homecare
Athens, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017095)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 233-9533 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Athens-Limestone Homecare holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars, and it has a 4-star patient survey rating. This suggests mixed but positive results, particularly in patient-reported experience.
Athens-Limestone Homecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Athens, Alabama.
Yes, Athens-Limestone Homecare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017095, certified since August 12, 1992, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Athens-Limestone Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Athens, Alabama, certified since August 12, 1992. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Athens-Limestone Homecare holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which falls below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey program.
CMS quality measure data also show that 98.94% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 89.04% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on the same CMS Care Compare dataset.
Athens-Limestone Homecare reports serving 16 ZIP codes from its Athens, Alabama office. Prospective patients and families should note that all star ratings, patient survey results, and quality measures referenced here originate from CMS Care Compare and reflect the most recent published data vintage available at the time of this listing. For the most current figures, staffing details, and service availability, families are encouraged to consult Care Compare directly or contact the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Athens-Limestone Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 017095) and has been since August 12, 1992, 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, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama 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 current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017095?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Athens-Limestone Homecare serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Athens, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific ZIP codes covered, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (256) 233-9533 for these details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance such as companionship; the CMS data provided here pertains only to the former.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Athens-Limestone Homecare has been Medicare-certified since August 12, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
It is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS Care Compare; contact the agency at (256) 233-9533 to discuss coverage and any potential costs.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Athens-Limestone Homecare at (256) 233-9533 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/12/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.