Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Wilkes-Barre
Forty Fort, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397021)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (570) 718-4400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Wilkes-Barre holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This data comes from CMS Care Compare.
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Wilkes-Barre offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania.
Yes, Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Wilkes-Barre is Medicare-certified, with CCN 397021, certified since 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records.
About this agency
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Wilkes-Barre is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, serving 35 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
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, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, based on the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey. Among the CMS-reported quality measures, 96.95% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 90.40% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect data published on the CMS Care Compare platform and represent a snapshot from that data vintage; ratings and measures may be updated periodically by CMS. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures. No cost information is published by CMS for this or any home health agency, and none is provided here. This profile does not include staffing counts, language capabilities, or availability, as that information is not part of the CMS dataset used to build it.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Wilkes-Barre is Medicare-certified (CCN 397021, certified since 07/01/1966), so eligible home health 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, 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's CMS quality star rating is 3.5, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5 based on CMS Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397021?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific services needed, and scheduling; contact the agency at (570) 718-4400 and verify 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, includes skilled services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care generally covers non-skilled personal assistance; for specifics on this agency's offerings, contact them at (570) 718-4400.
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 a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost information for home health agencies; contact the agency at (570) 718-4400 for cost details and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Wilkes-Barre at (570) 718-4400 to inquire about starting care.
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.