Northern Home Care, Inc
Pentwater, MI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 237243)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (231) 689-0096 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Home Care, Inc holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Michigan average of 3.5 stars, but a 4-star patient survey rating. This means patients who received care reported positive experiences even though the agency's overall CMS quality score is below the state average.
Northern Home Care, Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 40 ZIP codes from its Pentwater, Michigan office.
Yes, Northern Home Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 237243), certified since April 1993, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be confirmed on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Northern Home Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Pentwater, Michigan, certified since April 9, 1993. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northern Home Care, Inc holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating, based on the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey, is 4 out of 5. CMS quality measures show that 92.63% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 64.01% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Northern Home Care, Inc reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Pentwater, Michigan office, indicating a moderately broad service area for the surrounding region.
All ratings and percentages cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Medicare Care Compare website for the most current figures, as CMS updates these measures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Families considering this agency should review the full CMS Care Compare listing and speak directly with the agency to confirm current service availability and any details not covered by CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Northern Home Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 237243) and has been since April 9, 1993, so Medicare-covered home health services are eligible for payment when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northern Home Care, Inc has a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Northern Home Care, Inc's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listed profile page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Pentwater, Michigan location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, scheduling availability, and how the agency addresses its quality measures; contact the agency at (231) 689-0096 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Northern Home Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 9, 1993.
Who owns this agency?
Northern Home Care, Inc is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact the agency at (231) 689-0096 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Northern Home Care, Inc at (231) 689-0096 or review its Medicare Care Compare listing for further details.
What percentage of patients received timely care or improved with walking?
According to CMS data, 92.63% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 64.01% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/09/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.