Garrett County Health Department
Oakland, MD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 217809)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (301) 334-7750 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Garrett County Health Department holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Maryland average of 4, but it earned a 5-star patient survey rating. This means past patients reported a strongly positive experience even though its overall quality star score trails the state average.
Garrett County Health Department offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in Oakland, MD.
Yes, Garrett County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 217809, certified since July 1987), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details beyond that fact are available from this data.
About this agency
Garrett County Health Department is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Oakland, MD, certified since July 1, 1987. 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, Garrett County Health Department holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Maryland state average of 4 stars. On the CMS patient survey, however, the agency earned a 5-star rating, the highest possible score, reflecting patient-reported experiences of care.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 89.40% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 87.14% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode, based on the same CMS data vintage.
The agency's service area spans 12 ZIP codes surrounding its Oakland, MD office. Families and referring clinicians can review the full, current data set directly on Medicare Care Compare to confirm ratings and measures before choosing a provider, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Garrett County Health Department is Medicare-certified (CCN 217809, certified since 07/01/1987), 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?
The agency has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Maryland state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in CMS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view current, detailed ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/217809?state=MD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 12 ZIP codes surrounding its Oakland, MD office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, scheduling, and how they coordinate with your physician; contact the agency at (301) 334-7750 for these details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; contact the agency at (301) 334-7750 to discuss your specific needs.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1987.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
This is a government-owned agency, operated by the Garrett County Health Department.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (301) 334-7750 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Garrett County Health Department at (301) 334-7750 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1987. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.