Mission Home Health Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059695)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 834-8501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mission Home Health Palm Desert holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the California average of 3, but its patient survey rating is lower at 2 stars. This means clinical outcome measures are strong according to CMS data, while patient-reported experience scores are below average.
Mission Home Health Palm Desert offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Palm Desert, California.
Yes, Mission Home Health Palm Desert is Medicare-certified, with CCN 059695, certified since November 19, 2015, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is verifiable on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Mission Home Health Palm Desert is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Palm Desert, California, serving 25 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 2015, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mission Home Health Palm Desert holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, based on patient experience surveys collected by CMS.
CMS data also reports that 98.94% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 92.26% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care. These figures reflect quality measures published on CMS Care Compare.
Families researching this agency should note that quality star ratings and patient survey ratings are drawn from different data sources and measure different aspects of care: the quality star rating reflects clinical outcome measures, while the patient survey star rating reflects patient-reported experience. Both are published by CMS as part of its Care Compare program and are subject to periodic updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Mission Home Health Palm Desert is Medicare-certified (CCN 059695) since November 19, 2015, meaning 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, 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?
The agency holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/059695?state=CA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Palm Desert, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about caregiver qualifications, scheduling, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (760) 834-8501, and review current outcome data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, includes skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-skilled assistance like companionship or housekeeping, which this CMS data does not cover.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 2015.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (760) 834-8501 for specifics and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Mission Home Health Palm Desert at (760) 834-8501 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/19/2015. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.