Elmwood Home Care, Inc
Taunton, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227751)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (508) 576-6060 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elmwood Home Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars, but it earned a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patients reported very positive experiences even though the overall CMS quality score is below average for the state.
Specific services offered by Elmwood Home Care were not detailed in the available CMS data, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm which services, such as nursing, therapy, or aide care, are provided. The agency serves 50 ZIP codes from its Taunton, MA office.
Yes, Elmwood Home Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 227751, certified since October 13, 2021), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Elmwood Home Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Taunton, Massachusetts, certified since October 13, 2021 (CCN 227751). According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which falls below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating, however, stands at 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting patient responses collected through the CMS Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) survey.
On measures of care quality reported by CMS, 90.81% of the agency's patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 80.75% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the episode of care. These figures are drawn from the same CMS Care Compare dataset used for the star ratings.
Elmwood Home Care serves a broad geographic area, covering 50 ZIP codes from its Taunton, MA office. Ownership type was not specified in the available data.
Families considering this agency should note that CMS ratings combine multiple quality measures and may not reflect every aspect of care. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile directly for the most current data and to confirm details such as specific services, staffing, and availability directly with the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elmwood Home Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 227751) since October 13, 2021, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The specific services offered were not provided in the available data; please call (508) 576-6060 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elmwood Home Care has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 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 the CMS HHCAHPS survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elmwood Home Care's full profile on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227751?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elmwood Home Care serves 50 ZIP codes from its office in Taunton, MA.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific services offered, staffing, availability, and how they address the quality measures reported on Medicare Care Compare; contact the agency at (508) 576-6060 for 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 personal assistance without clinical oversight; the provided data does not detail Elmwood's specific service mix, so confirm by calling (508) 576-6060.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elmwood Home Care has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2021.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type was not specified in the available data; contact the agency at (508) 576-6060 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS Care Compare; please contact the agency directly at (508) 576-6060 for details on coverage and costs.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elmwood Home Care, Inc at (508) 576-6060 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/13/2021. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.