Caretenders
Cadiz, KY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 187159)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (270) 522-0488 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caretenders holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Kentucky average of 3.5, but has a 5-star patient survey rating. Overall, patient experience feedback is strong even though its quality star rating trails the state average.
Caretenders provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Cadiz, Kentucky.
Yes, Caretenders is Medicare-certified (CCN 187159, certified since June 2, 1998), 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
Caretenders is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Cadiz, Kentucky, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership and has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1998.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Caretenders holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which falls below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Among the agency's clinical performance measures reported on Care Compare, 96.30% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 85.26% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
Caretenders serves a coverage area spanning 10 ZIP codes from its Cadiz, Kentucky office. Families considering this agency can review the full quality and staffing record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current data, as ratings and measures are periodically updated by CMS.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; figures cited reflect the data vintage provided in the agency's official Medicare listing. No cost, staffing, or availability details are included here, as CMS does not publish this information as part of its quality reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Caretenders is Medicare-certified (CCN 187159) and has been since June 2, 1998, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Caretenders offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Caretenders has a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Caretenders received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Caretenders' full quality and staffing record on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Caretenders serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Cadiz, Kentucky.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about timely care rates, patient outcomes like walking improvement, and staffing details; contact Caretenders at (270) 522-0488 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for specifics not covered in this data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact Caretenders at (270) 522-0488 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for more information.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Caretenders has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1998.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Caretenders is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Caretenders at (270) 522-0488 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Caretenders at (270) 522-0488 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/02/1998. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.