Descanso Home Health Services, Inc
Covina, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 053195)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 202 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 261-4835 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Descanso Home Health Services holds a 1-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so that measure should be confirmed directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Descanso Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 202 ZIP codes from its Covina, CA office.
Yes, Descanso Home Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 053195, certified since June 7, 2018, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Descanso Home Health Services, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Covina, California, certified since June 7, 2018 (CCN 053195). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
Descanso offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves a broad area, covering 202 ZIP codes from its Covina office.
Per CMS Care Compare quality data, Descanso Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not provided in the available data, so it should be considered not yet rated on that measure pending confirmation on Care Compare.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 80.20% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 48.04% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care. These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Families considering this agency are encouraged to review the full quality profile directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Descanso Home Health Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 053195), certified since June 7, 2018, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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 has a CMS quality star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (626) 261-4835 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality profile, including staffing details, at the Medicare Care Compare page for CCN 053195.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 202 ZIP codes from its office in Covina, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 202 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific timely-care and outcome measures, and how the agency addresses its below-average quality rating; contact the agency at (626) 261-4835 for details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care (e.g., companionship or basic personal help) is not addressed in this agency's CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2018.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Descanso Home Health Services, Inc is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (626) 261-4835 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Descanso Home Health Services, Inc at (626) 261-4835 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/07/2018. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.