Cherokee Home Health
Centre, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017094)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 927-1144 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherokee Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Alabama state average of 4 stars, but has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and check CMS Care Compare for the latest data before deciding.
Cherokee Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 10 ZIP codes from its Centre, Alabama office.
Yes, Cherokee Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017094, certified since 1992, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Contact the agency directly for specifics about your coverage situation.
About this agency
Cherokee Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Centre, Alabama, certified since August 13, 1992. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Cherokee Home Health 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 serves 10 ZIP codes from its Centre, Alabama office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Cherokee Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected as part of CMS's Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS data also reports that 96.91% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 87.30% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, according to the same CMS dataset.
These figures represent a snapshot from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; consumers should check the official Care Compare website for the most current figures before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Cherokee Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017094), certified since August 13, 1992, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Cherokee Home Health 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?
The agency has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below 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 Cherokee Home Health's official record on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page for CCN 017094.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Cherokee Home Health serves 10 ZIP codes from its Centre, Alabama location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability, and how the agency's most recent CMS star ratings compare to other agencies in your ZIP code; contact Cherokee Home Health at (256) 927-1144 for details not covered by CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Cherokee Home Health has been Medicare-certified since August 13, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Cherokee Home Health is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Cherokee Home Health at (256) 927-1144 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Cherokee Home Health at (256) 927-1144 or verify current information on Medicare Care Compare before starting service.
What percentage of patients received timely care and showed improvement in walking?
CMS data shows 96.91% of patients began care in a timely manner and 87.30% of patients improved in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/13/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.