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First Choice Home Health Services, Llc

Harrisonburg, VA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 497320)

CMS quality rating: 2★ (state average 3.5★ — below state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (540) 434-3916 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

First Choice Home Health Services holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars, but a 4-star patient survey rating. Families weighing this agency may want to review both figures alongside the specific CMS measures for timely care and walking improvement.

First Choice Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Yes, First Choice Home Health Services, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 497320, certified since April 5, 1988, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is verified through CMS Care Compare records.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
First Choice Home Hea… First Choice Home Hea…: 2★ 2★ VA average VA average: 3.5★ 3.5★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

First Choice Home Health Services, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, certified since April 5, 1988. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.

Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.

According to CMS Care Compare data, First Choice Home Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.

CMS quality measures show that 97.05% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 76.64% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS data vintage.

First Choice Home Health Services serves a broad area from its Harrisonburg office, covering 42 ZIP codes. This information reflects CMS Care Compare data and is intended to give an objective overview of the agency's certification status, ownership, service offerings, and quality performance as reported by CMS. Individuals researching home health options are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current ratings and measure details before making care decisions.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, First Choice Home Health Services, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 497320), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.

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?

The agency has a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Virginia state average of 3.5 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare data.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review First Choice Home Health Services' full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Ask about specific quality measures such as timely care and walking improvement, and confirm current staffing and availability by calling (540) 434-3916.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care; contact the agency at (540) 434-3916 for more details on their specific care model.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

First Choice Home Health Services, LLC has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 1988.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit business.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (540) 434-3916 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can contact First Choice Home Health Services, LLC at (540) 434-3916 to inquire about starting care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/05/1988. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.