Harris Home Health
Sylva, NC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 347029)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (828) 586-7410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harris Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars, and it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests average quality performance overall but strong marks from patients on their care experience.
Harris Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Sylva, North Carolina.
Yes, Harris Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 347029, certified since 1970, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics for individual patients should still be confirmed with Medicare or the agency directly.
About this agency
Harris Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Sylva, North Carolina, certified since July 7, 1970. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. Harris Home Health reports serving 11 ZIP codes from its Sylva, NC location.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Harris Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected through CMS's Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey.
On CMS process and outcome measures, 97.70% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 85.13% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per the same CMS Care Compare dataset.
These figures represent a snapshot from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS. Consumers seeking the most current quality figures, staffing details, or additional agency information should consult the official CMS Care Compare listing directly or contact the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Harris Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 347029, certified since 1970), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Harris Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the North Carolina state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, based on CMS's patient experience survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on the official CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/347029?state=NC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Harris Home Health serves 11 ZIP codes from its Sylva, NC office; for a specific ZIP code, call the agency at (828) 586-7410 to confirm.
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?
Ask about current staff availability, specific service scheduling, and how care plans are coordinated with your physician by calling (828) 586-7410, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical assistance such as companionship; this data does not cover non-medical services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Harris Home Health has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 1970.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Harris Home Health is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (828) 586-7410 and check with Medicare for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Harris Home Health at (828) 586-7410 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/07/1970. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.