Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha
Watertown, NY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 337056)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (315) 786-3710 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the New York state average of 3.5, but a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient-reported experience has been favorable even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Watertown, New York.
Yes, Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha is Medicare-certified, with CCN 337056, certified since July 1, 1966, 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
Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Watertown, New York, serving 39 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha holds an overall CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the New York 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 patient survey process.
CMS data also reports that 98.95% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 83.44% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and represent agency performance as reported at the time of this listing's data vintage.
Families considering this agency for home health services should review the most current information directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha is Medicare-certified (CCN 337056) since July 1, 1966, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a physician.
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 holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the New York 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, indicating favorable patient-reported experiences.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/337056?state=NY.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 39 ZIP codes from its Watertown, New York location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific care plans, staff availability, and how outcomes like timely care and mobility improvement apply to your situation; contact the agency at (315) 786-3710 for details.
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 medically oriented and ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care which focuses on daily living support; contact the agency at (315) 786-3710 to discuss specifics.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha is a government-owned agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not provided in CMS data; contact the agency at (315) 786-3710 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha at (315) 786-3710 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.