Gentle Home Health Care, Inc
Chatsworth, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059153)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 754-1773 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentle Home Health Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating was not available in the reviewed data, so check Care Compare directly for that figure.
Gentle Home Health Care provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 26 ZIP codes from its Chatsworth, CA office.
Yes, Gentle Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 059153, certified since December 17, 2009), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details beyond certification status should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Gentle Home Health Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Chatsworth, California, certified since December 17, 2009 (CCN 059153). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Gentle Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a wide area, covering 26 ZIP codes from its Chatsworth office.
On CMS quality measures, Gentle Home Health Care holds a 3-star overall quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the source information reviewed here, so that measure should be verified directly on Care Compare. Regarding process measures, CMS data shows the agency achieved a 100.00% rate on timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral in all measured cases. The percentage of patients who showed improvement in walking or moving around was reported at 50.17%.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm the most current data vintage directly on the Care Compare website, as star ratings and measure percentages are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Gentle Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 059153, certified since 12/17/2009), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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?
Gentle Home Health Care has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating was not included in the data reviewed; contact the agency at (818) 754-1773 or check Medicare Care Compare for this figure.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official CMS data for this agency at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/059153?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Chatsworth, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staff qualifications, and scheduling; contact the agency at (818) 754-1773 for these details, as they are not included in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical support not covered by Medicare; this distinction is based on CMS program definitions, not agency-specific data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Gentle Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2009.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit entity, according to CMS records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (818) 754-1773 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Gentle Home Health Care at (818) 754-1773 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/17/2009. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.