Egan-Ochsner Home Health Northshore
Hammond, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197764)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 386-4958 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Egan-Ochsner Home Health Northshore holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Egan-Ochsner Home Health Northshore offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Hammond, Louisiana.
Yes, Egan-Ochsner Home Health Northshore is Medicare-certified (CCN 197764, certified since March 23, 2000), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Egan-Ochsner Home Health Northshore is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Hammond, Louisiana, certified since March 23, 2000 (CCN 197764). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Egan-Ochsner Home Health Northshore holds an overall quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Patients gave the agency a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting responses collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey. Among CMS-reported quality measures, 96.73% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 92.46% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
The agency reports serving 56 ZIP codes from its Hammond, Louisiana office, indicating a broad regional service area on the Northshore of Louisiana. All figures cited here — star ratings, survey results, and quality measures — come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the official Care Compare website for the most current information, as these figures are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies; families should contact the agency directly for details on coverage and services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Egan-Ochsner Home Health Northshore is Medicare-certified (CCN 197764, certified since March 23, 2000), so eligible services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social 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 overall quality rating, which is at the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS's Home Health Care CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the official CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197764?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 56 ZIP codes from its Hammond, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about care team availability, specific service scheduling, and how the agency coordinates with your physician; contact the agency at (985) 386-4958 for these details and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2000.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact the agency at (985) 386-4958 for cost and coverage details and verify coverage terms with Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Egan-Ochsner Home Health Northshore at (985) 386-4958 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS data, 96.73% of the agency's patients received timely initiation of care after referral.
What percentage of patients improved in walking ability under this agency's care?
CMS data shows 92.46% of patients demonstrated improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their course of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/23/2000. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.