Methodist Home Care Services
Merrillville, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157536)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 738-5990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Methodist Home Care Services holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Indiana state average of 3, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Methodist Home Care Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 29 ZIP codes from its Merrillville, Indiana office.
Yes, Methodist Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 157536, certified since 2002), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Methodist Home Care Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Merrillville, Indiana, certified since February 12, 2002 (CCN 157536). The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Methodist Home Care Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3. The agency's patient survey star rating is 3, based on patient experience survey results collected and published by CMS.
CMS quality measures show that 92.33% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 90.17% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, according to the same CMS data set.
Methodist Home Care Services reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its Merrillville, Indiana office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the region.
All ratings and quality figures referenced above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Methodist Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 157536) and has been since February 12, 2002, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered 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?
It holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Indiana state average of 3, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 3, based on CMS Care Compare patient experience data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/157536?state=IN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 29 ZIP codes from its Merrillville, Indiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans; contact the agency directly at (219) 738-5990 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2002.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Methodist Home Care Services is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (219) 738-5990 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Methodist Home Care Services at (219) 738-5990.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 92.33% of patients received timely care.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 90.17% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/12/2002. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.