Compassus Home Health
Birmingham, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017149)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 313-2800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassus Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, at the Alabama state average of 4, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Compassus Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 97 ZIP codes from its Birmingham, AL office.
Yes, Compassus Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 017149, certified since July 12, 2000, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Compassus Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Birmingham, Alabama, certified since July 12, 2000 (CCN 017149). The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit entity.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Compassus Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a wide geographic area, covering 97 ZIP codes from its Birmingham office.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Compassus Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 4. The agency also earned a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures reported for this agency include a timely initiation of care rate of 99.98%, meaning care began promptly for nearly all patients within the CMS-defined window. Additionally, 92.01% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health care, according to CMS-reported outcome data.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the agency's most recently published performance vintage. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current ratings and measure details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Compassus Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017149, certified since 07/12/2000), 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?
Compassus Home Health has a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 4.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5 according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare page for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/017149?state=AL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Compassus Home Health serves 97 ZIP codes from its Birmingham, Alabama location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific care plans, staff assignment, and scheduling; contact the agency at (205) 313-2800 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 2000.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Compassus Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (205) 313-2800 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Compassus Home Health at (205) 313-2800 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 99.98% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around?
CMS-reported data shows 92.01% of patients improved in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/12/2000. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.