Guardian Healthcare
Jamaica Plain, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227516)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 477-8290 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guardian Healthcare holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available CMS data, so that should be checked directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Guardian Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 73 ZIP codes from its Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts office.
Yes, Guardian Healthcare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227516, certified since February 26, 2010, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is based on CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Guardian Healthcare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, certified since February 26, 2010 (CCN 227516). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Guardian Healthcare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves a broad area, covering 73 ZIP codes from its Jamaica Plain office.
On CMS quality measures, Guardian Healthcare holds a 2.5-star overall quality rating, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so this agency's patient experience score should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Among CMS process and outcome measures, 96.42% of care episodes began in a timely manner, and 82.98% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode, based on the same CMS data set.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported to CMS; families should consult the official Medicare Care Compare listing for the most current figures and any additional detail not captured here, including specific patient survey results, before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Guardian Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 227516) and has been since February 26, 2010, so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
Guardian Healthcare 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?
Guardian Healthcare has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not included in the provided data; contact the agency at (617) 477-8290 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view Guardian Healthcare's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/227516?state=MA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Guardian Healthcare serves 73 ZIP codes from its Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing levels, specific patient outcomes for conditions like yours, and how services are coordinated with your physician; contact the agency at (617) 477-8290 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Guardian Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 2010.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Guardian Healthcare is classified as a proprietary (for-profit) agency according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (617) 477-8290 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Guardian Healthcare at (617) 477-8290 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
According to CMS data, 96.42% of Guardian Healthcare's patients began care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 82.98% of Guardian Healthcare's patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/26/2010. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.