Care First Home Health
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197889)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 767-0095 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care First Home Health is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, and no patient survey star rating is currently listed in CMS Care Compare data. The Louisiana state average quality star rating is 3.5, but there isn't enough CMS data yet to compare this specific agency against it.
Care First Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 1 ZIP code from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Care First Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197889, certified since February 9, 2023, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Care First Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, certified since February 9, 2023 (CCN 197889). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services, as listed in CMS Care Compare data.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Care First Home Health is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale. The Louisiana state average quality star rating is 3.5 stars. No patient survey star rating, timely-care percentage, or walking-improvement percentage is currently available in the CMS data provided for this agency. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for updates, as CMS ratings and measures are refreshed periodically and newer agencies may take time to accumulate enough data for a rating.
Care First Home Health reports serving 1 ZIP code from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office, indicating a narrow, localized service area based on the data available.
This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to verify current ratings, measures, and service area directly through the official Care Compare website or by contacting the agency, since CMS data is updated on a rolling basis and may change after this listing was compiled.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Care First Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197889, certified since 02/09/2023), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, the agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Care First Home Health is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale; the Louisiana state average is 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is currently listed in the CMS data provided; contact the agency at (225) 767-0095 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Care First Home Health's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197889?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
CMS data lists this agency as serving 1 ZIP code from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling (225) 767-0095, and review the agency's latest ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered skilled care, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical support such as companionship; CMS data covers only the skilled home health services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Care First Home Health has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 2023.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
CMS data lists Care First Home Health's ownership type as proprietary (for-profit).
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (225) 767-0095 and check with Medicare or your insurer for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Care First Home Health at (225) 767-0095.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/09/2023. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.