First Choice Home Health, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 559358)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 666-1606 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
First Choice Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the California state average of 3 stars, and the patient survey star rating was not provided in available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current patient experience rating.
First Choice Home Health provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 40 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office.
Yes, First Choice Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 559358, certified since February 19, 2021, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified anytime on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
First Choice Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Van Nuys, California, certified since February 19, 2021. The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, First Choice Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 stars, which falls below the California state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the source data for this listing; families should verify the current patient experience rating directly on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS quality measures indicate that 82.76% of patients received timely initiation of care, referring to how quickly the agency began services after referral. Additionally, 70.62% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care, per CMS outcome measures.
First Choice Home Health serves a relatively broad area, covering 40 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. This service area breadth suggests coverage across a substantial portion of the surrounding region, though prospective patients should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
All ratings and statistics referenced here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently available reporting period at the time of data collection. Consumers are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures and additional detail before choosing a home health provider.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, First Choice Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 559358), certified since February 19, 2021, so eligible services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency 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?
First Choice Home Health has a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not included in the available data; contact the agency at (818) 666-1606 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review First Choice Home Health's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/559358?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 40 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California location; contact the agency at (818) 666-1606 to confirm coverage of a specific ZIP code.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, timely care initiation, and outcome measures; you can also verify these details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (818) 666-1606.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
First Choice Home Health has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 2021.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
First Choice Home Health, Inc is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (818) 666-1606 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach First Choice Home Health, Inc at (818) 666-1606 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
CMS data shows 82.76% of patients received timely initiation of care from this agency.
How well do patients improve in walking ability with this agency?
According to CMS outcome measures, 70.62% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/19/2021. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.