Care 1St Health Services
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 553108)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 119 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 465-3617 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care 1St Health Services holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars, and its patient survey star rating is not listed in the available CMS data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest survey results.
Care 1St Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 119 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office.
Yes, Care 1St Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 553108, certified since August 28, 2018, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Care 1St Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sherman Oaks, California, certified since August 28, 2018 (CCN 553108). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Care 1St Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 119 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks location.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. No patient survey star rating is provided in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure until confirmed directly with CMS Care Compare.
On process-of-care measures reported by CMS, 96.51% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral. Additionally, CMS data shows that 82.94% of patients demonstrated improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates; consumers should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Care 1St Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 553108), certified since August 28, 2018, so 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 2.5-star overall quality rating from CMS, 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 data; contact the agency at (818) 465-3617 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's official quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/553108?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 119 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 119 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and how the agency's quality measures have changed recently; contact the agency at (818) 465-3617 for details not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing, therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a physician, whereas non-medical home care typically involves companionship or daily living assistance without clinical oversight; this distinction is not further detailed in the CMS data provided.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Care 1St Health Services has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2018.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (818) 465-3617 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Care 1St Health Services at (818) 465-3617.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/28/2018. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.