First Smile Home Health Care
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059138)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 187 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 951-1565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
First Smile Home Health Care holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
First Smile Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 187 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office.
Yes, First Smile Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 059138, certified since December 12, 2009), 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 Smile Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Burbank, California, certified since December 12, 2009 (CCN 059138). 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 services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, First Smile Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 97.92% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.63% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
The agency reports serving 187 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
These figures reflect the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available at the time of this profile and may be updated periodically by CMS. Consumers are encouraged to verify current ratings and service details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, as CMS does not publish cost information and this profile does not include any pricing or availability claims.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, First Smile Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 059138) and has been since December 12, 2009, 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?
First Smile Home Health Care has a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review First Smile Home Health Care's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 187 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 187 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and how they coordinate with your doctor; contact the agency at (818) 951-1565 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical support not covered under this Medicare certification; contact the agency at (818) 951-1565 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
First Smile Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2009.
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 details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (818) 951-1565 to discuss coverage and any costs, and verify Medicare coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach First Smile Home Health Care at (818) 951-1565 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/12/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.