Franklin County Medical Center Home Care
Preston, ID · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 137058)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (208) 852-1937 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Franklin County Medical Center Home Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Idaho average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Overall, patient experience scores are strong even though its general quality star rating trails the state average.
Franklin County Medical Center Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 8 ZIP codes from its Preston, Idaho office.
Yes, Franklin County Medical Center Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 137058, certified since 1992), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefits and physician orders.
About this agency
Franklin County Medical Center Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Preston, Idaho, certified since June 30, 1992. The agency is government-owned and 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, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 3, which falls below the Idaho state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting favorable patient-reported experiences captured in CMS surveys.
On specific quality measures, CMS data show the agency achieved a 100.00% rate for providing timely initiation of care and an 80.35% rate for improvement in patients' ability to walk or move around, both drawn from the same CMS data set.
Franklin County Medical Center Home Care serves a service area covering 8 ZIP codes from its Preston, Idaho office. Families and referring providers can review the full quality profile, including additional outcome measures, directly on the CMS Care Compare website for the most current data vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Franklin County Medical Center Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 137058, certified since June 30, 1992), so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency provides 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?
The agency has an overall CMS quality rating of 3 stars, which is below the Idaho state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency earned a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS's patient experience data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review full details on CMS Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/137058?state=ID.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Preston, Idaho.
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?
Ask about current staffing, specific ZIP codes covered, and recent quality measures; contact the agency at (208) 852-1937 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 offers, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered when eligible, whereas non-medical home care (such as companionship) is not addressed in this CMS data set.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data; contact the agency at (208) 852-1937 and verify coverage details with Medicare or Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Franklin County Medical Center Home Care at (208) 852-1937.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/30/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.