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Franciscan Home Care

Lafayette, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157124)

CMS quality rating: 3★ (state average 3★ — at state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (765) 449-5046 · 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. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.

Franciscan Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 61 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, Indiana office.

Yes, Franciscan Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 157124, certified since August 31, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Franciscan Home Care Franciscan Home Care: 3★ 3★ IN average IN average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Franciscan Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lafayette, Indiana, serving 61 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 31, 1984, and operates under non-profit ownership (CCN 157124).

Franciscan Home Care 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.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Franciscan Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is at the Indiana state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.

CMS outcome measures show that 99.49% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 83.39% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available for this agency.

Families considering home health services can review these and other measures directly on the Medicare Care Compare website to confirm current ratings and compare this agency to others serving the same area.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Franciscan Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 157124) since August 31, 1984, 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?

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 quality and staffing details at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/157124?state=IN.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Franciscan Home Care serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Lafayette, Indiana.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about specific service availability, staff assignment, and care plan details by calling the agency directly at (765) 449-5046.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

Franciscan Home Care has been Medicare-certified since August 31, 1984.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Franciscan Home Care is a non-profit agency.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (765) 449-5046 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Franciscan Home Care at (765) 449-5046 to inquire about starting services.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/31/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.