Baxter Health Home Health
Cotter, AR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 047016)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 435-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baxter Health Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars, but it earned a 5-star patient survey rating. This means past patients rated their experience very highly even though the overall quality star score trails the state average.
Baxter Health Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Cotter, Arkansas.
Yes, Baxter Health Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 047016, certified since October 18, 1979, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Baxter Health Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Cotter, Arkansas, certified since October 18, 1979. The agency is operated under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Baxter Health Home Health serves 19 ZIP codes from its Cotter, AR office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 3 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating on that measure, reflecting patient feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 97.96% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 84.35% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care.
All ratings and statistics cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile's creation. Families are encouraged to consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Baxter Health Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 047016) and has been since October 18, 1979, 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, 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?
Baxter Health Home Health has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency earned a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score on that CMS measure.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Baxter Health Home Health's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL, or call (870) 435-7500 to ask directly.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, the agency serves 19 ZIP codes from its Cotter, AR office; contact (870) 435-7500 to confirm whether a specific address is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing availability, specific service scheduling, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (870) 435-7500 for these details.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Baxter Health Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it operates on a for-profit basis.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (870) 435-7500 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Baxter Health Home Health at (870) 435-7500 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
CMS data shows 97.96% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 84.35% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around while receiving care from this agency.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/18/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.