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Aveanna Home Health

Gadsden, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017878)

CMS quality rating: 4.5★ (state average 4★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: - · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Aveanna Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Alabama state average of 4 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.

Aveanna Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 43 ZIP codes from its Gadsden, AL office.

Yes, Aveanna Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017878, certified since August 21, 2018, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Aveanna Home Health Aveanna Home Health: 4.5★ 4.5★ AL average AL average: 4★ 4★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social Services

About this agency

Aveanna Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Gadsden, Alabama, certified since August 21, 2018 (CCN 017878). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Aveanna Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 43 ZIP codes from its Gadsden, AL office.

On CMS quality measures, Aveanna Home Health holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Alabama state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Two specific outcome measures are reported: 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 94.32% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move safely during their episode of care.

All ratings and percentages cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; the data vintage reflects the most recent CMS reporting period available at the time of this profile's compilation. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates these ratings periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. No claims are made here beyond what CMS data supports; staffing levels, languages spoken, and appointment availability are not part of the CMS dataset and are not addressed in this profile.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Aveanna Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017878) and has been since August 21, 2018, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.

What services does this agency offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services, according to CMS data.

What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Aveanna Home Health has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above 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 directly at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017878?state=AL.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 43 ZIP codes from its Gadsden, AL office, according to CMS data.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling; contact the agency directly and verify details on Medicare Care Compare, since this information is not part of the CMS dataset used here.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

CMS data does not define this distinction for this specific listing; consult Medicare Care Compare or the agency directly for general guidance on service types.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

Aveanna Home Health has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 2018.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

The agency is listed as a proprietary (for-profit) provider in CMS data.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency directly to discuss costs and payment, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

A phone number was not provided in the available data; please verify current contact information on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017878?state=AL.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/21/2018. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.