Nor-Cal Professional Home Health Care Services, In
San Jose, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 059538)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (408) 244-6700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nor-Cal Professional Home Health Care Services holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not available in the current CMS data, so that measure should be confirmed on Medicare Care Compare.
Nor-Cal Professional Home Health Care Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 50 ZIP codes from its San Jose, California office.
Yes, Nor-Cal Professional Home Health Care Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 059538, certified since October 21, 2013, 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
Nor-Cal Professional Home Health Care Services, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in San Jose, California, certified since October 21, 2013 (CCN 059538). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Nor-Cal offers a full range of home health services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
The agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not listed in the available CMS data, so that measure should be verified directly on Care Compare. On process measures reported by CMS, the agency shows a timely initiation of care rate of 100.00%, meaning all reviewed patients began care promptly after referral, and a walking/moving improvement rate of 90.92% among patients assessed for that outcome.
Nor-Cal reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its San Jose office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region. These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data; the specific data vintage is not stated in the provided information, so users should consult the Care Compare listing for the most current update date. As with all CMS-reported figures, ratings and outcome percentages are drawn from federally collected quality data and are subject to periodic revision.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Nor-Cal is Medicare-certified (CCN 059538) since October 21, 2013, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Nor-Cal 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 has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not listed in the provided CMS data; contact the agency at (408) 244-6700 or check Medicare Care Compare for this measure.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Nor-Cal's full quality and staffing data on its Medicare Care Compare page at the CCN 059538 listing.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Nor-Cal serves 50 ZIP codes from its San Jose, California location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about staff availability, specific service scheduling, and current outcome data; contact the agency at (408) 244-6700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like Nor-Cal's services, involves skilled care such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-skilled personal assistance not billed to Medicare; this distinction is not further detailed in the provided data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Nor-Cal has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2013.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Nor-Cal 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 (408) 244-6700 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Nor-Cal Professional Home Health Care Services at (408) 244-6700 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/21/2013. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.