Community Homehealth
Onaga, KS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 177159)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 889-7200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Homehealth holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Kansas state average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a very positive experience even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Community Homehealth offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Onaga, Kansas.
Yes, Community Homehealth is Medicare-certified, with CCN 177159, certified since January 17, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Community Homehealth is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Onaga, Kansas, certified since January 17, 1985. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Community Homehealth holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting positive feedback from patients who received care through the agency. Data also show that 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 79.31% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
Community Homehealth serves a service area covering 28 ZIP codes from its Onaga, Kansas location. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current star ratings, outcome measures, and service area details before making care decisions, as this data is periodically refreshed by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Community Homehealth is Medicare-certified (CCN 177159), certified since January 17, 1985, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Community Homehealth 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 holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Community Homehealth's full quality and outcome data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/177159?state=KS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Community Homehealth serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Onaga, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact the agency at (785) 889-7200 to ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans, and verify quality details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided covers Medicare-certified home health services (nursing, therapy, aide, and social services); for details on non-medical home care distinctions, contact the agency at (785) 889-7200.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Community Homehealth has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Community Homehealth is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (785) 889-7200 for cost and payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Community Homehealth at (785) 889-7200 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/17/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.