Home Health Specialty Services, Inc
Hamden, CT · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 077266)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (203) 288-8200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Home Health Specialty Services, Inc holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Connecticut state average of 3 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically.
Home Health Specialty Services, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 48 ZIP codes from its Hamden, CT office.
Yes, Home Health Specialty Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 077266, certified since June 8, 2015), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is verified through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Home Health Specialty Services, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Hamden, Connecticut, certified since June 8, 2015 (CCN 077266). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Home Health Specialty Services, Inc holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports a timely initiation of care rate of 99.30%, indicating the percentage of patients who began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. The measure for improvement in walking or moving around stands at 80.05%, reflecting the share of patients who showed improvement in this functional area during their episode of care.
The agency's service area extends across 48 ZIP codes from its Hamden, CT office, indicating a moderately broad regional footprint.
All ratings and measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as quality measures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Home Health Specialty Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 077266) and has been since June 8, 2015, so eligible 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, 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 Connecticut state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/077266?state=CT.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 48 ZIP codes from its Hamden, CT location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (203) 288-8200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically oriented and ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2015.
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 in CMS data; contact the agency at (203) 288-8200 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Home Health Specialty Services, Inc at (203) 288-8200 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/08/2015. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.