First Option Home Health
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197454)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 235-9741 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
First Option Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the agency's most recently published performance.
First Option Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Yes, First Option Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197454, certified since December 16, 1992), 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
First Option Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lafayette, Louisiana, certified since December 16, 1992 (CCN 197454). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, First Option Home Health holds a 4-star overall quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey rating, which reflects feedback collected directly from patients about their care experience, stands at 5 stars. CMS data also show that 98.90% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 94.97% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
First Option Home Health reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region. All figures cited here — quality star rating, patient survey star rating, timely care percentage, and walking improvement percentage — come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current values, as CMS updates these figures periodically. Families considering this agency should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly for the latest published data before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, First Option Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 197454, certified since December 16, 1992), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
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 Option Home Health has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data, and 98.90% of patients received timely care while 94.97% showed improvement in walking.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review First Option Home Health's official record on the CMS Care Compare website at the provided URL to see the latest quality and staffing data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about caregiver assignment, care plans, and scheduling by contacting the agency directly at (337) 235-9741 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services First Option Home Health provides, includes skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not address non-medical home care services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
First Option Home Health has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
First Option Home Health 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 (337) 235-9741 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact First Option Home Health at (337) 235-9741 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for more information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/16/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.