Health Shield Home Health Services
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 559443)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (858) 987-0533 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Health Shield Home Health Services holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the California average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided, so it should be confirmed on Medicare Care Compare.
Health Shield Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in San Diego, California.
Yes, Health Shield Home Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 559443, certified since May 25, 2021, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be confirmed on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Health Shield Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in San Diego, California, certified since May 25, 2021 (CCN 559443). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Health Shield holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so it should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare. Among CMS-tracked outcome measures, 94.98% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.75% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the current CMS data vintage referenced by the agency's Care Compare profile.
Health Shield reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its San Diego office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to consult the Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile reflects only the information provided in the referenced CMS dataset and does not include cost, staffing levels, or availability details, which are not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Health Shield Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 559443) since May 25, 2021, 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, 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?
Health Shield holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not provided; call (858) 987-0533 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Health Shield's full quality metrics and staffing details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/559443?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 29 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing availability, specific service scheduling, and how the agency's timely-care and outcome measures apply to your situation; contact (858) 987-0533 for details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing, therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-eligible, while non-medical home care (such as companionship) is not covered under this Medicare certification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Health Shield Home Health Services has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2021.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Health Shield Home Health Services is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (858) 987-0533 to discuss payment and coverage specifics.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Health Shield Home Health Services at (858) 987-0533 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/25/2021. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.