First Reliable
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 559668)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 849-6357 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
First Reliable holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars; a patient survey star rating is not available in the data provided. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current patient survey results.
The specific services offered by First Reliable are not listed in the available CMS data, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm which services, such as nursing or therapy, are provided. First Reliable serves 25 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office.
Yes, First Reliable is Medicare-certified (CCN 559668, certified since November 18, 2021), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
First Reliable is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Van Nuys, California, certified since November 18, 2021 (CCN 559668). Ownership type is not specified in the available CMS data.
According to CMS Care Compare data, First Reliable holds a quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not available in the provided data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that specific measure until confirmed directly on Care Compare.
On CMS timeliness measures, 86.49% of patients started care in a timely manner. For functional outcomes, 89.54% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS data.
The specific clinical services offered by First Reliable (such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or home health aide services) are not listed in the available data and should be confirmed directly with the agency.
First Reliable reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, indicating a defined but not exhaustive service area within the region.
All ratings and percentages referenced here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from First Reliable?
Yes, First Reliable is Medicare-certified (CCN 559668, certified since November 18, 2021), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The specific services are not listed in the available data; contact First Reliable at (818) 849-6357 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
First Reliable has a 2.5-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?
A patient survey star rating is not available in the provided data; contact First Reliable at (818) 849-6357 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review First Reliable's official CMS profile at the Medicare Care Compare page for CCN 559668.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
First Reliable serves 25 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific services offered, staffing, and how outcomes are tracked; contact First Reliable at (818) 849-6357 for details not covered in this listing.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This distinction is not addressed in the available CMS data; contact First Reliable at (818) 849-6357 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
First Reliable has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2021.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type is not specified in the available data; contact First Reliable at (818) 849-6357 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact First Reliable at (818) 849-6357 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach First Reliable at (818) 849-6357.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/18/2021. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.