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Northstar Home Health, Inc.

Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 757144)

CMS quality rating: 2.5★ (state average 3★ — below state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 588-4908 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Northstar Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not included in the available data, so that measure is not yet rated for this agency.

The specific services offered by Northstar Home Health were not included in the available CMS data, so families should contact the agency directly to confirm which services, such as nursing or therapy, are provided. The agency serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman Oaks, California.

Yes, Northstar Home Health, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 757144, certified since 09/23/2022), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are available from this data.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Northstar Home Health… Northstar Home Health…: 2.5★ 2.5★ CA average CA average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★

About this agency

Northstar Home Health, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Sherman Oaks, California, serving a service area of 21 ZIP codes. The agency has been Medicare-certified since 09/23/2022 (CMS Certification Number 757144).

The specific mix of services offered by this agency (such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or home health aide services) was not included in the available CMS data. Ownership type for this agency was also not specified in the data provided.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Northstar Home Health holds a CMS Quality of Patient Care star rating of 2.5 stars, which falls below the California state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not included in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that measure based on this dataset.

CMS outcome data shows that 93.62% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 62.86% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data; the vintage of this specific dataset was not specified. Families are encouraged to review the agency's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current quality measures before making care decisions.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Northstar Home Health, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 757144, certified since 09/23/2022), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.

What services does this agency offer (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, aide)?

The specific services offered were not included in the available data; please contact the agency at (818) 588-4908 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The agency has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the California state average of 3 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

A patient survey star rating was not included in the available data; contact the agency at (818) 588-4908 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review Northstar Home Health's full quality and staffing record on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Northstar Home Health serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman Oaks, California.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about specific services provided, staff availability, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (818) 588-4908 for these details.

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 covers non-clinical assistance; this data does not detail specific service types offered by this agency.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

Northstar Home Health, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since 09/23/2022.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Ownership type was not included in the available data; contact the agency at (818) 588-4908 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (818) 588-4908 to discuss payment and coverage details.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Northstar Home Health, Inc. by phone at (818) 588-4908.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/23/2022. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.