Kaiser Foundation Hospital Home Health - Novato
Novato, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 557065)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (415) 893-4132 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Home Health - Novato holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests average clinical quality performance but strong patient-reported experience according to CMS Care Compare data.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Home Health - Novato offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Novato, California.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Home Health - Novato is Medicare-certified (CCN 557065), certified since January 1, 1990, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Home Health - Novato is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Novato, California, certified since January 1, 1990 (CCN 557065). The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 85.95% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 83.94% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of home health care.
The agency reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Novato, California office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current ratings, measures, and service area details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and figures cited here reflect the data vintage supplied for this profile.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Home Health - Novato is Medicare-certified (CCN 557065), certified since January 1, 1990, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
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 3-star overall 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 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Novato, California office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling the agency at (415) 893-4132 and confirming details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1990.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (415) 893-4132 and check with Medicare or your insurer for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact the agency by phone at (415) 893-4132 or review its full profile on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This agency provides Medicare-certified home health services such as nursing, therapy, and aide care ordered by a doctor; the CMS data provided does not describe non-medical home care services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/01/1990. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.