Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge
Morganton, NC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 347181)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 580-6450 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the North Carolina state average of 3.5, but it earns a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a strongly positive experience even though its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Morganton, NC.
Yes, Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge is Medicare-certified (CCN 347181), certified since March 8, 1990, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Morganton, NC, certified since March 8, 1990. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a coverage area spanning 29 ZIP codes from its Morganton office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. Despite this, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey process.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 96.30% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly following referral or hospital discharge. Additionally, 86.87% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around, a measure CMS uses to evaluate functional outcomes for home health patients.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on the Care Compare website, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the full CMS profile before selecting a home health provider.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge is Medicare-certified (CCN 347181), certified since 03/08/1990, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare 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?
The agency has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS's Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347181?state=NC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 29 ZIP codes from its Morganton, NC location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (828) 580-6450, and cross-check quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 1990.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (828) 580-6450 for specifics and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge at (828) 580-6450 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows 96.30% of patients received timely initiation of care.
Does this agency help patients improve mobility?
According to CMS data, 86.87% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around while under this agency's care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/08/1990. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.