Foster Home Care Services Inc
Munster, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157697)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 237-2620 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Foster Home Care Services Inc is not yet rated on CMS's quality star scale, and no patient survey star rating is currently available. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest rating updates.
Foster Home Care Services Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Munster, Indiana.
Yes, Foster Home Care Services Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 157697, certified since September 5, 2017, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be independently verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Foster Home Care Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Munster, Indiana, operating under a proprietary (for-profit) ownership structure. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 5, 2017, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 157697.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Foster Home Care Services Inc offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
As of the current CMS Care Compare data vintage, this agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, which means no star comparison against the Indiana state average of 3 stars can be provided at this time. Similarly, a patient survey star rating is not currently available for this agency. Specific measures such as timely initiation of care and improvement in walking or moving around are also not available in the supplied data.
Foster Home Care Services Inc reports serving 8 ZIP codes from its Munster, Indiana base of operations. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to consult the official CMS Care Compare website for the most current star ratings, quality measures, and survey results, as this information is updated periodically and may differ from what is reflected here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Foster Home Care Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 157697) as of September 5, 2017, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
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?
This agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison to Indiana's average of 3 stars is currently available.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not currently available for this agency in the CMS data provided.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review CMS's official Care Compare page for this agency at the provided URL for the most up-to-date quality and staffing information.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 8 ZIP codes from its Munster, Indiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current quality ratings, staff availability, and specific services needed; contact the agency at (219) 237-2620 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 nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically oriented and ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-skilled personal assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services offered here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 5, 2017.
Who owns this agency?
The agency operates under a proprietary, for-profit ownership structure.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (219) 237-2620 for cost details and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Foster Home Care Services Inc by phone at (219) 237-2620.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/05/2017. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.