First Hand Home Health, Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 553122)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 330-7775 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
First Hand Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
First Hand Home Health provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 66 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office.
Yes, First Hand Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 553122, certified since October 11, 2018, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
First Hand Home Health, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Glendale, California, certified since October 11, 2018. The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization offering a full range of home health services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, First Hand Home Health holds a 3.5-star overall quality star rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 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 specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency began care in a timely manner for 99.21% of patients, and 93.04% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
First Hand Home Health serves a broad geographic area, covering 66 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office. Families and referring providers can review the agency's full profile, including additional quality measures and any updates to its star ratings, directly on Medicare Care Compare using the agency's CCN 553122.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, First Hand Home Health, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 553122) since October 11, 2018, 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?
It holds a 3.5-star overall quality rating from CMS, above the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest score CMS reports for patient experience.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/553122?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 66 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific service availability, staff assignment, and scheduling; contact the agency at (818) 330-7775 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not describe non-medical home care; for a comparison, contact the agency at (818) 330-7775 and check Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2018.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
First Hand Home Health, Inc is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not provided in this data; contact the agency at (818) 330-7775 and consult Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach First Hand Home Health, Inc at (818) 330-7775.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/11/2018. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.