Baxter Health Home Health Marion County
Cotter, AR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 047338)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 435-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baxter Health Home Health Marion County 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 suggests patients report a strong experience of care even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Baxter Health Home Health Marion County offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Cotter, Arkansas.
Yes, Baxter Health Home Health Marion County is Medicare-certified, with CCN 047338, certified since April 25, 1992, 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
Baxter Health Home Health Marion County is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Cotter, Arkansas, providing services since April 25, 1992. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 17 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Baxter Health Home Health Marion County holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. On the CMS patient survey, the agency received a 5-star rating, reflecting patient-reported experiences of care. CMS data also show that timely initiation of care occurred in 97.64% of cases, and 88.28% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures represent CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; the specific data vintage reflected here should be confirmed on the official Care Compare site for the most current figures. The agency's CCN is 047338. Families and caregivers seeking more detail on staffing, quality measures, or current ratings should consult Medicare Care Compare directly or contact the agency by phone.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Baxter Health Home Health Marion County is Medicare-certified (CCN 047338, certified since April 25, 1992), so eligible home health services are covered 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?
The agency 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 received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 17 ZIP codes from its Cotter, Arkansas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data provided does not include this information; please call (870) 435-7500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; please call (870) 435-7500 or consult Medicare Care Compare for general guidance.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in this data; please call (870) 435-7500 and check Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency at (870) 435-7500 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/25/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.