Caretenders
Owensboro, KY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 187178)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (270) 685-3876 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caretenders holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Kentucky state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Caretenders offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 43 ZIP codes from its Owensboro, Kentucky office.
Yes, Caretenders is Medicare-certified (CCN 187178, certified since February 2, 2006), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are provided by this data.
About this agency
Caretenders is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Owensboro, Kentucky, certified since February 2, 2006 (CCN 187178). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Caretenders offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Caretenders holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars. Patients rated the agency 5 stars in the CMS patient survey. On CMS timely-care measures, 96.30% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 92.06% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, according to the same CMS dataset.
Caretenders serves a broad geographic area, covering 43 ZIP codes from its Owensboro, Kentucky office.
All ratings and statistics cited here come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published data vintage available for this agency. Families should verify current details directly with the agency or on the Care Compare website before making care decisions, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Caretenders is Medicare-certified under CCN 187178, certified since February 2, 2006, so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Caretenders 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?
Caretenders has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patients gave Caretenders a 5-star rating in the CMS patient survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Caretenders' full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/187178?state=KY.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Caretenders serves 43 ZIP codes from its Owensboro, Kentucky location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific services needed, current staff availability, and scheduling; for details not covered here, contact Caretenders at (270) 685-3876 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Caretenders has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 2006.
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) 685-3876 and consult Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Caretenders at (270) 685-3876 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
According to CMS data, 96.30% of Caretenders' patients began receiving care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 92.06% of Caretenders' patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/02/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.