Choice Home Health Care
Monterey, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 557461)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (831) 657-1998 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Choice Home Health Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the California state average of 3 stars, but it has a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and check the latest data on Medicare Care Compare.
Choice Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 76 ZIP codes from its Monterey, CA office.
Yes, Choice Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 557461, certified since October 27, 1994, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified anytime on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Choice Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Monterey, California, certified since October 27, 1994. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and serves a broad area, reaching 76 ZIP codes from its Monterey office.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Choice Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which falls below the California state average of 3 stars. On the patient experience side, the agency earned a patient survey star rating of 4. Among the outcome measures reported by CMS, 95.83% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 82.43% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care.
These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced for this listing and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Families considering this agency should review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures can change between reporting periods. No cost information is published by CMS for home health agencies, and none is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Choice Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 557461) and has been since October 27, 1994, so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.
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?
The agency has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS.
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/557461?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 76 ZIP codes from its Monterey, CA office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and current quality metrics; contact the agency at (831) 657-1998 and verify 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 (831) 657-1998 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 27, 1994.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Choice Home Health Care is a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (831) 657-1998 and check with Medicare or your insurer for payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Choice Home Health Care at (831) 657-1998 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/27/1994. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.