Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 757168)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 398-6939 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so that measure should be confirmed directly with the agency or on Medicare Care Compare.
Specific services offered by Friendly Nurses Home Health Care were not detailed in the available CMS data, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm what care types it provides. The agency does serve 38 ZIP codes from its office in Bakersfield, California.
Yes, Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 757168, certified since April 14, 2022, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS records.
About this agency
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Bakersfield, California, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 757168. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Friendly Nurses Home Health Care holds a 4-star overall quality rating, placing it above the California state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so it should be treated as not yet rated for that specific measure until confirmed directly with the agency or on Medicare Care Compare.
On the timely initiation of care measure, CMS data shows the agency began services promptly in 69.81% of cases. On the measure tracking improvement in patients' ability to walk or move around, 96.71% of patients showed improvement, according to the same CMS dataset.
The agency reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office, indicating a moderately broad service area across the surrounding region. Specific services offered, such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or home health aide support, were not detailed in the data provided and should be confirmed directly with the agency. Ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) was also not specified in the available data.
All ratings and percentages cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; consumers should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website, as quality measures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 757168), certified since April 14, 2022, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The specific services offered were not included in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (661) 398-6939 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data; contact the agency at (661) 398-6939 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review CMS quality measures for this agency at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/757168?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, the agency serves 38 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services offered, staff availability, and how the agency's current CMS ratings compare to other local agencies; contact the agency at (661) 398-6939 for details not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This is a general topic not covered by the CMS data provided for this specific agency; contact the agency at (661) 398-6939 for clarification on the services it provides.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2022, per CMS records.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data; contact the agency at (661) 398-6939 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (661) 398-6939 to discuss costs and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Friendly Nurses Home Health Care, Inc. at (661) 398-6939.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/14/2022. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.