Guardian Home Health Care Of La., Inc.
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197758)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 828-2294 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guardian Home Health Care Of La., Inc. holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Guardian Home Health Care Of La., Inc. offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 50 ZIP codes from its Metairie, LA office.
Yes, Guardian Home Health Care Of La., Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 197758, certified since 1996), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Guardian Home Health Care Of La., Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Metairie, Louisiana, certified since August 19, 1996. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership.
Guardian offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves a broad area covering 50 ZIP codes from its Metairie office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Guardian Home Health Care Of La., Inc. holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency also received a patient survey star rating of 3, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency achieved a timely initiation of care rate of 99.87%, meaning care began promptly for the vast majority of patients. Additionally, 87.84% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their home health episode, based on CMS-reported outcome measures.
These ratings and measures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly reported vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to review the agency's current profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the latest updates, as star ratings and outcome measures are periodically refreshed by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Guardian Home Health Care Of La., Inc. is Medicare-certified under CCN 197758, certified since August 19, 1996, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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 holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 3-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 agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197758?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 50 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and how care plans are coordinated; for specifics not covered by CMS data, contact the agency at (504) 828-2294.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 1996.
Who owns this agency — 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?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (504) 828-2294 to discuss costs and payment options, and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Guardian Home Health Care Of La., Inc. at (504) 828-2294 to inquire about starting care.
What outcomes does the agency report for patient improvement?
According to CMS data, 87.84% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around, and 99.87% of patients received timely initiation of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/19/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.