Northstar Healthcare Services
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 757243)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 195 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: - · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northstar Healthcare Services holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars, and its patient survey rating is also 3 stars. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Specific service categories for Northstar Healthcare Services are not listed in the available CMS data, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm which services, such as nursing or therapy, are offered. The agency serves 195 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, CA office.
Yes, Northstar Healthcare Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 757243, certified since April 3, 2023, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Northstar Healthcare Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sacramento, California, certified since April 3, 2023 (CCN 757243). The agency's specific ownership type is not provided in available CMS data; families should verify this detail directly with the agency or on Medicare Care Compare.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northstar Healthcare Services holds a 3-star overall quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is also 3 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
On specific quality measures, CMS data show that 99.62% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 76.57% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset.
The specific services offered by this agency (such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or home health aide services) are not detailed in the available data; interested families should contact the agency directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for a full service list.
Northstar Healthcare Services reports serving a broad area, covering 195 ZIP codes from its Sacramento office. All ratings and statistics referenced here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Northstar Healthcare Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 757243), certified since April 3, 2023, meaning eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?
The specific services offered are not listed in the available data; contact the agency to verify or check the Medicare Care Compare page.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northstar Healthcare Services has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is at the California state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 3-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Northstar Healthcare Services serves 195 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, CA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 195 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services offered, staffing, availability, and costs; contact the agency directly to verify since this data is not published by CMS.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the Medicare-certified services this agency provides, involves skilled medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance; contact the agency for details on their specific offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Northstar Healthcare Services has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 2023.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Ownership type is not specified in the available data; contact the agency to verify or check Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency directly to discuss costs and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
A phone number is not listed in the available data; verify current contact information on the Medicare Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/757243?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/03/2023. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.