First Home Care Center Inc.
Mayaguez, PR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 407020)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (787) 834-2295 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
First Home Care Center Inc. holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Puerto Rico average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
First Home Care Center Inc. offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Mayaguez, PR office, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, First Home Care Center Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 407020, certified since 1986, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS records.
About this agency
First Home Care Center Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, certified since September 26, 1986. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. According to CMS Care Compare data, First Home Care Center Inc. serves 33 ZIP codes from its Mayaguez, PR location.
Per CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
On specific outcome measures reported by CMS, 92.44% of patients received care in a timely manner after referral, and 92.31% 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 and represent the most recent publicly reported vintage available for this agency. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details before making care decisions, as star ratings and performance measures are subject to periodic CMS updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, First Home Care Center Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 407020), certified since September 26, 1986, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Puerto Rico state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5 according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full profile, including quality measures and staffing details, at the official Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/407020?state=PR.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, the agency serves 33 ZIP codes from its Mayaguez, PR location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, language capabilities, and scheduling; contact the agency directly at (787) 834-2295 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, medical social services), is medically ordered skilled care, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this CMS data set; contact the agency at (787) 834-2295 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
First Home Care Center Inc. has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 1986.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit entity, according to CMS data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (787) 834-2295 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact First Home Care Center Inc. at (787) 834-2295, or review its Medicare Care Compare profile for additional information before starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/26/1986. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.