Chemung Co Dept Health Chha
Elmira, NY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 337003)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (607) 737-2028 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chemung Co Dept Health Chha holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the New York state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. Based on CMS Care Compare data, this agency performs above the state average on quality measures and receives strong patient feedback.
Chemung Co Dept Health Chha offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Elmira, NY office.
Yes, Chemung Co Dept Health Chha is Medicare-certified (CCN 337003, certified since 1966), 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
Chemung Co Dept Health Chha is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Elmira, NY, certified since July 1, 1966. It is government-owned and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New York state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experience data collected by CMS.
Per the same CMS dataset, 89.02% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 93.31% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health services. These figures are part of the standardized quality measures CMS publishes for certified home health agencies.
Chemung Co Dept Health Chha serves 20 ZIP codes from its Elmira, NY office, indicating a moderately broad regional service area.
All ratings and measures referenced here reflect CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically and figures may have changed since this data vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Chemung Co Dept Health Chha is Medicare-certified (CCN 337003), certified since July 1966, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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?
It holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the New York state average of 3.5 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 data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures directly at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/337003?state=NY.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 20 ZIP codes from its Elmira, NY office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency at (607) 737-2028 and reviewing details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not define that distinction; contact the agency at (607) 737-2028 for clarification and verify service details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (607) 737-2028 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Chemung Co Dept Health Chha at (607) 737-2028 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.