Franciscan Home Care
Hobart, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157145)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 933-6663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Franciscan Home Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Indiana state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a strongly positive experience even though the overall quality star rating sits right at the state average.
Franciscan Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Hobart, Indiana.
Yes, Franciscan Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 157145, certified since November 19, 2004), 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
Franciscan Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Hobart, Indiana, certified since November 19, 2004 (CCN 157145). The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Franciscan Home Care serves a broad area covering 67 ZIP codes from its Hobart office.
Per the CMS Care Compare data, Franciscan Home Care holds a quality star rating of 3, which is at the Indiana state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process. CMS process and outcome measures show that 98.78% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 86.34% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures represent CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current figures, as ratings are updated periodically. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the full CMS profile and contact the agency directly for details on scheduling, staff availability, and other specifics not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Franciscan Home Care is Medicare-certified under CCN 157145, 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, 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?
Franciscan Home Care has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Indiana state average of 3 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.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Franciscan Home Care's full profile on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 67 ZIP codes from its Hobart, Indiana office, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and coverage in your ZIP code; contact the agency at (219) 933-6663 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 skilled nursing, therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care (not listed here) typically covers non-clinical support; contact the agency at (219) 933-6663 for specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Franciscan Home Care has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 2004.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Franciscan Home Care is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (219) 933-6663 and consult Medicare Care Compare or your insurance for payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Franciscan Home Care at (219) 933-6663 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/19/2004. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.