Jefferson Healthcare Home Health
Port Townsend, WA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 507050)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (360) 385-0610 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Washington state average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Families should weigh both figures together and review the full CMS Care Compare listing for details.
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Port Townsend, Washington.
Yes, Jefferson Healthcare Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 507050, certified since 1979, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is a certification fact only, not advice about your specific benefits.
About this agency
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Port Townsend, Washington, certified since December 18, 1979. The agency is government-owned and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Jefferson Healthcare Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2, which falls below the Washington state average of 3.5 stars. However, its patient survey star rating is 5, the highest possible score, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 30.53% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 77.07% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care, as measured in the same CMS dataset.
The agency serves a service area covering 8 ZIP codes from its Port Townsend office. All figures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data as published at the time of this listing and may be updated periodically by CMS; consumers should verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Jefferson Healthcare Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 507050), 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 has a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Washington 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, the highest possible score.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/507050?state=WA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 8 ZIP codes from its Port Townsend, Washington location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, timely care initiation rates, and specific services available for your needs; contact the agency at (360) 385-0610 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (360) 385-0610 to discuss costs and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Jefferson Healthcare Home Health at (360) 385-0610 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
CMS data shows 30.53% of patients received timely initiation of care from this agency.
Did patients show improvement in mobility with this agency's care?
CMS data indicates that 77.07% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during care.
Is this agency's rating better or worse than other agencies in Washington?
The agency's 2-star quality rating is below the Washington state average of 3.5 stars, though its patient survey score of 5 stars is higher than many agencies.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/18/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.