Care Essentials Home Health
Grand Terrace, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 557680)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 883-0288 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care Essentials Home Health holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the California average of 3 stars, and a 2-star patient survey rating. These CMS Care Compare figures suggest below-average performance compared to other agencies in the state.
Care Essentials Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 51 ZIP codes from its Grand Terrace, CA office.
Yes, Care Essentials Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 557680, certified since February 1996), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Care Essentials Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Grand Terrace, California, certified since February 8, 1996. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership 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, Care Essentials Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which falls below the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 2 stars, reflecting feedback gathered from patients who received care. On measures tracked by CMS, 95.18% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 70.01% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Care Essentials Home Health serves a broad geographic area, reaching 51 ZIP codes from its Grand Terrace office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the most current ratings and performance data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as reported; figures may change with newer data releases, so verifying current information before making care decisions is recommended.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Care Essentials Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 557680) and has been since February 8, 1996, 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 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 2-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and outcome measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/557680?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 51 ZIP codes from its Grand Terrace, CA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, care plans, and how the agency addresses its current CMS star ratings; contact the agency at (909) 883-0288 for specifics 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 skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide care), is medically ordered, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not cover non-medical care options.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 8, 1996.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Care Essentials Home Health is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (909) 883-0288 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Care Essentials Home Health at (909) 883-0288 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/08/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.