Lifeline Home Health Care
Springfield, TN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 447466)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (615) 384-4644 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lifeline Home Health Care holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Tennessee state average of 4 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means past patients rated their experience highly, even though the overall CMS quality score trails the state average.
Lifeline Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Springfield, Tennessee.
Yes, Lifeline Home Health Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 447466, certified since September 5, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Lifeline Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Springfield, Tennessee, certified since September 5, 1984. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lifeline Home Health Care holds an overall quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Tennessee state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating, which reflects feedback collected from patients about their experience, is 5 out of 5. On CMS timeliness measures, 97.55% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner. Among functional outcome measures, 92.10% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Lifeline Home Health Care reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Tennessee location, indicating a moderately broad regional service area. All ratings, percentages, and quality figures referenced here come directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Families and referral sources are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures and to contact the agency to confirm current service availability, staffing, and other operational details not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Lifeline Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 447466), certified since September 5, 1984, 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?
Lifeline Home Health Care has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Tennessee state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare, reflecting strong patient-reported experiences.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Lifeline Home Health Care's full quality and outcome data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/447466?state=TN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Springfield, Tennessee.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data available does not cover specific interview questions; contact the agency at (615) 384-4644 and review its Care Compare page for details on services and outcomes before making a decision.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The provided data does not define this distinction; contact the agency at (615) 384-4644 for clarification on the types of services it provides.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Lifeline Home Health Care has been Medicare-certified since September 5, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Lifeline Home Health Care is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (615) 384-4644 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Lifeline Home Health Care at (615) 384-4644 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/05/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.