Duke Home Health
Durham, NC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 347136)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: - · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Duke Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the North Carolina state average of 3.5, and it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This makes it a well-regarded option based on patient experience feedback in CMS data.
Duke Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 72 ZIP codes from its office in Durham, North Carolina.
Yes, Duke Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 347136, certified since 1986, 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
Duke Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Durham, North Carolina, providing services under CCN 347136. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1986, and operates under non-profit ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. Duke Home Health serves a wide area, covering 72 ZIP codes from its Durham, NC office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Duke Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS data also reports that 98.28% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral or discharge. Additionally, 85.39% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care, according to CMS outcome measures.
These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available at the time of this profile and may be updated periodically by CMS. Consumers are encouraged to review current data directly on Medicare Care Compare for the latest figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Duke Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 347136) and has been since July 9, 1986, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
Duke Home Health 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the North Carolina 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's patient experience survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Duke Home Health's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Duke Home Health serves 72 ZIP codes from its office in Durham, North Carolina.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and coordination with your doctor; for details not listed here, contact the agency directly and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Duke Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1986.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Duke Home Health is 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 directly to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
Contact information is not listed here; please verify current phone and contact details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347136?state=NC.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows 98.28% of patients received timely initiation of care at Duke Home Health.
What percentage of patients improved in walking ability under this agency's care?
According to CMS data, 85.39% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/09/1986. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.