Community Nurse Home Care
Fairhaven, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227027)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 992-6278 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Nurse Home Care holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Community Nurse Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 35 ZIP codes from its Fairhaven, Massachusetts office.
Yes, Community Nurse Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227027, certified since July 1, 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
Community Nurse Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, certified since July 1, 1966. It operates as a non-profit organization 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 Nurse Home Care holds a CMS Quality of Patient Care star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that the agency provided timely initiation of care in 100.00% of applicable cases, and 91.99% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the care episode, based on the measures published in CMS Care Compare.
Community Nurse Home Care serves a broad geographic area, covering 35 ZIP codes from its Fairhaven, Massachusetts office. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families are encouraged to review the agency's current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome percentages are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Community Nurse Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 227027) and has been since July 1, 1966, so eligible services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
It 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 has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
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, according to CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227027?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
It serves 35 ZIP codes from its Fairhaven, Massachusetts office.
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?
Ask about current staffing availability, specific service scheduling, and any details not listed on Care Compare by calling (508) 992-6278.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Community Nurse Home Care has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
It is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact them at (508) 992-6278 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
Call Community Nurse Home Care at (508) 992-6278 to inquire about starting care.
How well does this agency provide timely care and help patients improve mobility?
According to CMS data, the agency initiated care in a timely manner in 100.00% of cases, and 91.99% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around.
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.