Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton
Shreveport, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197056)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 212-4180 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, but it earns a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a strong experience even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Yes, Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton is Medicare-certified (CCN 197056), certified since June 15, 1979, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Hme Hlth Dept Willis Knighton is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Shreveport, Louisiana, certified since June 15, 1979. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this agency holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting favorable patient experience responses collected through the CMS survey process. Among CMS quality measures reported, 82.91% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 78.54% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
The agency reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Shreveport, Louisiana location, indicating a broad regional service area.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current star ratings, quality measures, and service area details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified under CCN 197056, 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?
The agency has a 2.5-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 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality measures and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about caregiver availability, staffing consistency, and how the agency addresses its current quality star rating; contact the agency at (318) 212-4180 for specifics.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not describe non-medical home care; this agency provides Medicare-certified skilled home health services such as nursing and therapy.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (318) 212-4180 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact the agency by phone at (318) 212-4180.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/15/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.