Extended Family Care
Allentown, PA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 397679)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (610) 432-6766 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Extended Family Care is not yet rated on the CMS overall quality star scale, so it cannot be compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars at this time. A patient survey star rating was also not available in the CMS data reviewed.
Extended Family Care offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. It serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Yes, Extended Family Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 397679, certified since July 11, 1996, 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
Extended Family Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving 27 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 1996 (CCN 397679) and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Extended Family Care offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services. The agency is not yet rated on the CMS overall quality star scale, so no comparison can be made to the Pennsylvania state average of 3.5 stars at this time. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so that measure also cannot be reported.
CMS data indicates that 85.71% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began within the CMS-defined timeframe after referral. No data on improvement in walking or moving around was provided for this agency in the available records.
Consumers seeking further detail on this agency's current quality measures, staffing information, and patient outcomes are encouraged to consult the official CMS Care Compare listing directly, as star ratings and performance measures are updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently provided and does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing. Prospective patients and families should contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability and to ask specific questions about care plans before starting service.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Extended Family Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 397679) and has been since July 11, 1996, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
According to CMS data, the agency offers Nursing Care and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Extended Family Care is not yet rated on the CMS overall quality star scale, so no comparison to Pennsylvania's 3.5-star average is currently available.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available CMS data for this agency.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on the official CMS Care Compare page for this agency: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/397679?state=PA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Extended Family Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and care plan details by contacting the agency at (610) 432-6766, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The CMS data provided does not define this distinction; contact the agency at (610) 432-6766 for clarification on the services they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Extended Family Care has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 1996.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Extended Family Care is classified as a proprietary (for-profit) organization according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (610) 432-6766 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Extended Family Care at (610) 432-6766 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/11/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.