Centerwell Home Health
Cullman, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017171)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 739-2992 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Centerwell Home Health holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Alabama state average of 4, and a 5-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 24 ZIP codes from its Cullman, Alabama office.
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017171, certified since September 2009), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Centerwell Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Cullman, Alabama, certified since September 2, 2009 (CCN 017171). The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Centerwell Home Health holds a 5-star overall quality rating, above the Alabama state average of 4 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is also 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Among the specific performance measures reported by CMS, the agency shows a timely initiation of care rate of 100.00%, meaning all reviewed patients began care within the CMS-defined timely window. The measure tracking improvement in patients' ability to walk or move around shows 99.24% of applicable patients improving in this area.
Centerwell Home Health reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Cullman, Alabama office, indicating a moderately broad regional service area. All ratings and performance figures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm the most current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017171, certified since 09/02/2009), so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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 CMS quality rating, which is above the Alabama state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Centerwell Home Health's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017171?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 24 ZIP codes from its Cullman, Alabama location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services needed, staff availability, and how the agency's current ratings compare on Medicare Care Compare; contact the agency at (256) 739-2992 for details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided covers only Medicare-certified home health services (nursing, therapy, aide, etc.); for details distinguishing this from non-medical home care, contact the agency at (256) 739-2992.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Centerwell Home Health has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it operates on a for-profit basis.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (256) 739-2992 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Centerwell Home Health at (256) 739-2992 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/02/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.