Desert Family Home Health
Fountain Hills, AZ · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 037807)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 637-0900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Family Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so that measure should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
The specific services offered by Desert Family Home Health were not listed in the available data, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm which types of home health care it provides. It does serve a broad area of 67 ZIP codes from its office in Fountain Hills, AZ.
Yes, Desert Family Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 037807, certified since 12/22/2021), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Desert Family Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Fountain Hills, AZ, serving 67 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since 12/22/2021 (CCN 037807).
Specific services offered were not provided in the available data; contact the agency directly or consult the CMS Care Compare listing to confirm which categories of care (such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or home health aide services) are provided.
Ownership type for this agency was not specified in the data provided.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Desert Family Home Health holds a CMS Quality of Patient Care star rating of 2.5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so this agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure, or the rating should be verified directly on Care Compare.
On process measures reported by CMS, 96.09% of episodes of care began in a timely manner, and 64.08% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their home health stay.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on the Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Desert Family Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 037807), certified since 12/22/2021, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The specific services offered were not included in the available data; call the agency at (480) 637-0900 or check the CMS Care Compare listing to confirm.
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 Arizona state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data; contact the agency at (480) 637-0900 and check Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Desert Family Home Health's official CMS Care Compare profile at the provided URL for the latest quality and staffing details.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 67 ZIP codes from its base in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific services offered, staff availability, and current quality ratings; call (480) 637-0900 or review the CMS Care Compare listing for verified details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the Medicare-certified services this agency provides, involves skilled medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-skilled assistance with daily activities; the data provided does not specify which non-medical services, if any, this agency offers.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Desert Family Home Health has been Medicare-certified since 12/22/2021.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type was not specified in the available data; contact the agency at (480) 637-0900 or check Care Compare to confirm.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS and was not included in this data; contact the agency at (480) 637-0900 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Desert Family Home Health at (480) 637-0900.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/22/2021. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.