Centerwell Home Health
Sylacauga, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017152)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 249-4363 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Centerwell Home Health holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Alabama state average of 4 stars, and also received a 5-star patient survey rating. Both ratings, drawn from CMS Care Compare data, indicate strong performance relative to other agencies in the state.
Centerwell Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Sylacauga, Alabama.
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017152, certified since October 5, 2000, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Centerwell Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Sylacauga, Alabama, providing services including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. The agency is operated under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 2000, giving it more than two decades of operating history within the Medicare home health program.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Centerwell Home Health holds a 5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Alabama state average of 4 stars. The agency also received a 5-star patient survey rating, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency recorded a 100.00% rate for beginning care in a timely manner and a 98.44% rate of patients showing improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
Centerwell Home Health serves a geographic area covering 23 ZIP codes from its Sylacauga, Alabama office. This service area breadth indicates the extent of the agency's coverage region as reported in CMS data, though families should confirm whether their specific address falls within the served area.
All figures cited above — including star ratings, state comparisons, and quality measure percentages — are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Prospective clients are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and measures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017152, certified since 10/05/2000), 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 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 received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017152?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 23 ZIP codes from its Sylacauga, Alabama location; contact the agency at (256) 249-4363 to confirm whether a specific address is covered.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific ZIP code coverage, and current care plans; contact the agency at (256) 249-4363 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Centerwell Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 2000.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (256) 249-4363 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Centerwell Home Health at (256) 249-4363 to inquire about starting care.
What were the agency's timely care and walking improvement measures?
CMS data shows a 100.00% rate for starting care in a timely manner and a 98.44% rate of patients improving in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/05/2000. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.