Centerwell Home Health
Tacoma, WA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 507031)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (253) 475-6862 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Centerwell Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Washington state average of 3.5, but its patient survey star rating is lower at 2 out of 5. This suggests strong clinical outcome measures alongside a patient experience score that families may want to look into further.
Centerwell Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Tacoma, Washington.
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 507031, certified since 1971, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been continuously in effect for decades according to CMS records.
About this agency
Centerwell Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Tacoma, Washington, certified since August 2, 1971. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity 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 an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Washington state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating, drawn from the CMS Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, is 2 out of 5. Among the specific quality measures reported, 97.64% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 96.08% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care.
Centerwell Home Health serves a broad area, covering 49 ZIP codes from its Tacoma office. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data snapshot referenced for this listing. Families evaluating this agency should note that the quality star rating and the patient survey rating measure different aspects of care — clinical outcomes versus patient experience — and both are worth reviewing together. For the most current figures and additional measures, consult the CMS Care Compare website directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Centerwell Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 507031, certified since August 2, 1971), 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 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Washington state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5 according to 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 the CMS Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/507031?state=WA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Centerwell Home Health serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Tacoma, Washington.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing, care plans, and outcome measures beyond the CMS ratings; contact the agency at (253) 475-6862 for details not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered care, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; this data does not describe non-medical services offered here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 1971.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Centerwell Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Specific cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (253) 475-6862 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Centerwell Home Health at (253) 475-6862 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/02/1971. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.