Healthways Home Health Services, Inc
Irvine, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059219)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (949) 724-8889 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Healthways Home Health Services holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars, and a 2-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect measured quality and patient experience outcomes rather than a simple pass or fail grade.
Healthways Home Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 54 ZIP codes from its Irvine, California office.
Yes, Healthways Home Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 059219, certified since July 23, 2010, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Healthways Home Health Services, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Irvine, California, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2010.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Healthways holds a 3-star overall quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey. Among CMS-tracked outcome measures, 90.50% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 85.31% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on the CMS data vintage referenced for this listing.
Healthways serves a broad geographic area from its Irvine office, covering 54 ZIP codes. This wide service area may allow the agency to reach patients across multiple communities within Orange County and surrounding areas, though patients should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included in the current service area.
All ratings, percentages, and service details described here are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to consult the official Care Compare website for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Healthways Home Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 059219, certified since July 23, 2010), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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?
Healthways holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 2-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing measures on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/059219?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Healthways serves 54 ZIP codes from its Irvine, California office; contact the agency at (949) 724-8889 to confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, timely care rates, and specific outcome measures; contact the agency at (949) 724-8889 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2010.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Healthways Home Health Services is organized as a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (949) 724-8889 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Healthways Home Health Services at (949) 724-8889.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 90.50% of patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data indicates that 85.31% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/23/2010. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.