Centerwell Home Health
Columbia, MD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 217071)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 221 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (410) 997-5257 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Centerwell Home Health holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Maryland state average of 4, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Centerwell Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 221 ZIP codes from its Columbia, Maryland office.
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 217071, certified since July 1, 1983, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Centerwell Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Columbia, Maryland, certified since July 1, 1983. The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Centerwell Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Maryland state average of 4 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 99.91% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 98.01% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the most recent CMS data vintage available on Care Compare.
Centerwell Home Health reports serving 221 ZIP codes from its Columbia, Maryland office, indicating a broad regional service area. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current ratings, measures, and service area details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and figures may change between reporting periods. This profile reflects only the CMS-reported information available at the time of writing and does not include cost, staffing levels, or availability details, which are not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 217071), certified since July 1, 1983, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
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?
Centerwell Home Health has a 5-star overall CMS quality rating, above the Maryland state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality measures and staffing information on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/217071?state=MD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 221 ZIP codes from its Columbia, Maryland office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 221 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about care plans, staff availability, and how services are coordinated; contact the agency at (410) 997-5257 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (410) 997-5257 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Centerwell Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1983.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates under proprietary, for-profit ownership.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (410) 997-5257 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for cost and payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Centerwell Home Health at (410) 997-5257 or review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.