Central Home Health Care, Inc
Needham, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227532)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 559-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Central Home Health Care, Inc holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Central Home Health Care, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 64 ZIP codes from its Needham, MA office.
Yes, Central Home Health Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 227532, certified since 07/13/2011), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefit rules, which the agency or Medicare can clarify.
About this agency
Central Home Health Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Needham, Massachusetts, certified since July 13, 2011 (CCN 227532). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Central Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 64 ZIP codes from its Needham office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Central Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating, also drawn from CMS Care Compare, is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected for the agency.
On process measures reported by CMS, the agency shows a timely initiation of care rate of 100.00%, meaning all reported patients began care within the CMS-defined timely window. CMS outcome data also show that 93.91% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the reported period.
These figures represent a snapshot of CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; consumers should verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making care decisions. 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, Central Home Health Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 227532), certified since 07/13/2011, so eligible 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, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
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.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227532?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 64 ZIP codes from its Needham, MA location, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific services for your situation by calling the agency directly at (617) 559-0200 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care which covers personal assistance without clinical treatment; the data provided does not detail non-medical services offered by this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 07/13/2011.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary, for-profit organization according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (617) 559-0200 for details and verify coverage specifics on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Central Home Health Care, Inc at (617) 559-0200 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/13/2011. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.