Mcdowell Home Health Agency
Danville, KY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 187040)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (859) 236-8946 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mcdowell Home Health Agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Kentucky average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Overall quality is below the state average, though patient experience ratings are high.
Mcdowell Home Health Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Danville, Kentucky.
Yes, Mcdowell Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 187040, certified since 1971), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records and does not reflect specific benefit details.
About this agency
Mcdowell Home Health Agency is a Medicare-certified home health provider based in Danville, Kentucky, certified since May 10, 1971. The agency is organized as a non-profit and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves a coverage area of 20 ZIP codes from its Danville office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mcdowell Home Health Agency holds a 3-star overall quality rating, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.5 stars. On the CMS patient survey, the agency received a 5-star rating, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Two CMS outcome measures are reported: 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 84.18% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, according to the same data source.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and represent a specific reporting vintage published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; figures may be updated periodically and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current values. No cost information is published by CMS for this agency, and none is included here. Families considering this agency for home health services should review the full Care Compare profile and contact the agency directly for additional details on availability and staffing not captured in this dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Mcdowell Home Health Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 187040), certified since May 10, 1971, so eligible 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, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Kentucky 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 according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full profile on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/187040?state=KY.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Danville, Kentucky office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific ZIP codes covered, and how care plans are coordinated with your doctor; contact the agency at (859) 236-8946 for details not listed here.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, includes skilled nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support; this dataset does not address non-medical services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 1971.
Who owns this agency?
The agency is organized as a non-profit.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (859) 236-8946 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can call the agency at (859) 236-8946 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare to begin the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/10/1971. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.