Caretenders
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157582)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 328-2731 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caretenders holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Indiana state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Caretenders offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. It serves 71 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana office.
Yes, Caretenders is Medicare-certified, with CCN 157582 and certification since September 20, 2011, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefits and physician orders.
About this agency
Caretenders is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Indianapolis, Indiana, certified since September 20, 2011 (CCN 157582). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Caretenders holds an overall quality star rating of 3, which is at the Indiana state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient responses collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 93.71% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 88.31% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care, based on the most recent CMS data vintage referenced in this profile.
Caretenders serves a broad geographic area from its Indianapolis office, covering 71 ZIP codes. This wide service area suggests the agency can reach patients across much of the greater Indianapolis region, though specific coverage of any individual address should be confirmed directly with the agency.
All ratings and measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare public data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Care Compare and to contact the agency for the most up-to-date information on service availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Caretenders is Medicare-certified (CCN 157582), certified since September 20, 2011, 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, and Occupational Therapy.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Caretenders has a 3-star overall CMS quality rating, which is at the Indiana state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Caretenders 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 Caretenders' full CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/157582?state=IN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Caretenders serves 71 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana location; contact the agency at (317) 328-2731 to confirm coverage of a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, care plans, and specific outcome measures; contact Caretenders at (317) 328-2731 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 nursing and therapy services Caretenders provides, involves skilled medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-skilled assistance; the data provided does not address non-medical services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Caretenders has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Caretenders is organized as 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 (317) 328-2731 and verify details with Medicare or your insurance provider.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Caretenders at (317) 328-2731 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/20/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.