Brookestone Home Health Care
Elkhorn, NE · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 287154)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 92 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 932-9406 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookestone Home Health Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Nebraska average of 3.5 stars, but its patient survey rating is 4 stars out of 5. This means past patients reported a generally positive experience even though the agency's overall CMS quality score trails the state average.
Brookestone Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 92 ZIP codes from its office in Elkhorn, Nebraska.
Yes, Brookestone Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 287154, certified since August 10, 2018, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified anytime on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Brookestone Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Elkhorn, Nebraska, certified since August 10, 2018 (CCN 287154). 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.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Brookestone holds a quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected as part of CMS's Home Health CAHPS survey. Among CMS-tracked quality measures, 92.68% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 81.63% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care.
Brookestone Home Health Care reports serving 92 ZIP codes from its Elkhorn, Nebraska office, indicating a broad regional service area. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the agency's full quality and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically and this profile reflects a specific CMS data snapshot rather than real-time figures. No cost or fee information is published by CMS and none is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Brookestone Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 287154, certified since 08/10/2018), so covered home health services are paid by Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
Brookestone 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?
Brookestone has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Nebraska state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, based on CMS's Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view Brookestone's full CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/287154?state=NE.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Brookestone serves 92 ZIP codes from its office in Elkhorn, Nebraska.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 92 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, care team availability, and specific outcome measures; contact Brookestone at (402) 932-9406 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Brookestone provides, includes skilled nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-skilled assistance not addressed in this CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Brookestone has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2018.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Brookestone Home Health Care is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact Brookestone at (402) 932-9406 and check with Medicare or your insurer for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Brookestone Home Health Care at (402) 932-9406 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/10/2018. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.