Northern Lights Home Health Care
Ogdensberg, NY · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 337442)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (315) 714-3135 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Lights Home Health Care holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the New York state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests typical quality performance compared to other New York agencies, with notably strong patient survey feedback according to CMS Care Compare data.
Northern Lights Home Health Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Ogdensberg, NY.
Yes, Northern Lights Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 337442, certified since September 9, 2013), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Northern Lights Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Ogdensberg, NY and the surrounding area, certified since September 9, 2013 (CCN 337442). The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
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, Northern Lights Home Health Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the New York state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 87.41% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 91.00% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS data set.
Northern Lights Home Health Care reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Ogdensberg, NY location. These figures represent the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced for this listing. Families seeking additional detail on staffing, specific service availability, or coverage in a particular ZIP code should contact the agency directly or review its full profile on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Northern Lights Home Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 337442) and has been since September 9, 2013, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
It 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?
Its CMS quality star rating is 3.5, which is at the New York state average of 3.5, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full profile, including quality measures and staffing data, on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listed CCN page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Ogdensberg, NY office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific ZIP code coverage, current staff availability, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (315) 714-3135.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically oriented and ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2013.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Northern Lights Home Health Care is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (315) 714-3135 for specifics and verify Medicare coverage on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Northern Lights Home Health Care at (315) 714-3135 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for more information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/09/2013. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.