Good Neighbor Hhc Of Brainerd
Baxter, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 247269)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 829-9238 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Neighbor HHC of Brainerd holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Minnesota average of 3 stars, but it has a 4-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures and review the full Care Compare listing for details.
Good Neighbor HHC of Brainerd offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Baxter, Minnesota.
Yes, Good Neighbor HHC of Brainerd is Medicare-certified, with CCN 247269, certified since June 19, 1992, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Good Neighbor HHC of Brainerd is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Baxter, Minnesota, operating under proprietary (for-profit) ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It reports serving 11 ZIP codes from its Baxter office.
Based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Good Neighbor HHC of Brainerd holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which falls below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
CMS quality measure data indicate that 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 66.55% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode. These figures are drawn from CMS-reported outcome measures and should be reviewed alongside the full Care Compare profile for context.
Consumers seeking additional detail on staffing, specific outcome measures, or service availability should contact the agency directly or consult its full profile on Medicare Care Compare, as this summary reflects only the data categories reported by CMS at the time of this listing's data vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Good Neighbor HHC of Brainerd is Medicare-certified (CCN 247269, certified since 06/19/1992), 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, 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 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Minnesota average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the full profile at the CMS Care Compare website: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/247269?state=MN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 11 ZIP codes from its Baxter, Minnesota office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff qualifications, care plans, and scheduling; contact the agency at (218) 829-9238 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1992.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (218) 829-9238 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Good Neighbor HHC of Brainerd at (218) 829-9238 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/19/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.