Bakersfield Community Home Health
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059738)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 348-4005 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bakersfield Community Home Health holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not available in the current CMS data for this agency.
Bakersfield Community Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 18 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, CA office.
Yes, Bakersfield Community Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 059738), certified since July 14, 2016, 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
Bakersfield Community Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Bakersfield, California, certified since July 14, 2016 (CCN 059738). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Bakersfield Community Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency's service area covers 18 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office.
On CMS's quality star rating system, the agency holds a 1.5-star overall quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so that measure cannot be reported here. Among CMS's process measures, 64.66% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 61.81% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be considered a snapshot rather than a permanent record, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS. Families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency for further details about current operations.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Bakersfield Community Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 059738) since July 14, 2016, meaning 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, 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 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available CMS data for this agency; contact the agency at (661) 348-4005 or check Medicare Care Compare for the latest figures.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality data, including star ratings and outcome measures, at the official Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/059738?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 18 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, care team availability, and how the agency plans to address its below-average quality rating; contact the agency at (661) 348-4005 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 2016.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Specific cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (661) 348-4005 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Bakersfield Community Home Health at (661) 348-4005 to inquire about starting services.
How does this agency perform on timely initiation of care and improvement in walking?
According to CMS data, 64.66% of patients received timely care initiation and 61.81% showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/14/2016. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.