Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency
Chelsea, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227450)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 887-0826 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not available in the current CMS data, so that measure should be checked directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Yes, Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 227450, certified since December 10, 1996, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The agency is organized as a non-profit and has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 1996 (CCN 227450).
Legacy Lifecare offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. Based on CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not listed in the available data, so this agency should be considered not yet rated on that specific measure until confirmed on Care Compare.
On CMS timeliness measures, 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. Among patients assessed for walking or moving around, 85.91% showed improvement over the course of care, according to the CMS data reviewed.
Legacy Lifecare's home office in Chelsea, MA reports serving 8 ZIP codes. All figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current ratings and service details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency, since CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 227450, certified since 12/10/1996), so eligible home health 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 holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (617) 887-0826 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for the latest survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review this agency's ratings and measures on the Medicare Care Compare website at the CMS-provided profile page for CCN 227450.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency's Chelsea, MA office reports serving 8 ZIP codes; contact the agency at (617) 887-0826 to confirm whether your specific address is included.
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?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability for your ZIP code, and how the agency's timely-care and improvement measures compare to what CMS reports; contact the agency at (617) 887-0826 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The CMS data provided covers this agency's Medicare-certified home health services (skilled nursing, therapy, aide, and social services); it does not describe non-medical home care, so contact the agency at (617) 887-0826 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 1996.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (617) 887-0826 and check with Medicare for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency at (617) 887-0826, or review its full CMS profile at the Medicare Care Compare link for CCN 227450.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/10/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.