Meridian Home Health
Newark, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059237)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 171 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 793-9255 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meridian Home Health holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3, but its patient survey rating is 2 stars out of 5. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Meridian Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 171 ZIP codes from its Newark, California office.
Yes, Meridian Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 059237), certified since October 31, 2010, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Meridian Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Newark, California, serving 171 ZIP codes. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 2010 (CCN 059237) and is organized as a for-profit (proprietary) provider.
Meridian Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Meridian Home Health holds an overall quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
On CMS process-of-care measures, 99.69% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 81.23% of patients showed improvement in ability to walk or move around during the course of their home health episodes, according to the same CMS dataset.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and represent the most recent publicly reported vintage available for this agency at the time of writing. Families should consult Care Compare directly for the current reporting period and any updates to star ratings or outcome measures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Meridian Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 059237) since October 31, 2010, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Meridian Home Health 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?
Meridian Home Health has a 3.5-star overall CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Meridian Home Health's full profile on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listed URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Meridian Home Health serves 171 ZIP codes from its office in Newark, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 171 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staffing, and scheduling; contact the agency at (510) 793-9255 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Meridian Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 2010.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Meridian Home Health 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 (510) 793-9255 and verify coverage details with Medicare or Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Meridian Home Health at (510) 793-9255 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 99.69% of Meridian Home Health's patients received timely initiation of care.
What percentage of patients improved in their ability to walk?
CMS data shows 81.23% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/31/2010. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.