By The Bay Health
Larkspur, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 557798)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (415) 673-8989 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
By The Bay Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
By The Bay Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Larkspur, CA.
Yes, By The Bay Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 557798, certified since April 17, 1997), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
By The Bay Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Larkspur, California, certified since April 17, 1997. The agency is organized as a non-profit and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, By The Bay Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS survey process. On process measures, 95.85% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 88.08% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, per the same CMS data source.
By The Bay Health reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Larkspur, CA location, indicating a broad regional service area. These figures represent the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available at the time of this listing and may be updated periodically by CMS. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures and to confirm details about specific services and coverage areas before starting care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, By The Bay Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 557798) and has been since April 17, 1997, 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, 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?
By The Bay Health has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 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 its full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/557798?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
By The Bay Health serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Larkspur, CA.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific service scheduling, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency directly at (415) 673-8989 for these details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
By The Bay Health has been Medicare-certified since April 17, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
By The Bay Health is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (415) 673-8989 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach By The Bay Health at (415) 673-8989 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/17/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.