Northwest Colorado Health
Steamboat Springs, CO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 067004)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 879-1632 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northwest Colorado Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Colorado state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available CMS data, so that measure should be treated as not yet rated based on this data.
Northwest Colorado Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 11 ZIP codes from its Steamboat Springs, Colorado office.
Yes, Northwest Colorado Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 067004, certified since July 1, 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Northwest Colorado Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, certified since July 1, 1966. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northwest Colorado Health holds an overall quality star rating of 2.5 stars, which falls below the Colorado state average of 3 stars. The listing data provided does not include a separate patient survey star rating, so this measure should be considered not yet reported for this agency based on the data available.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 94.70% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 79.82% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Northwest Colorado Health's service area, per CMS data, spans 11 ZIP codes surrounding its Steamboat Springs, Colorado office. Consumers seeking more detail on this agency's quality measures, staffing, or specific service boundaries are encouraged to consult the CMS Care Compare website directly, as this profile reflects only the specific data points provided and does not include cost, staffing counts, or additional details beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Northwest Colorado Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 067004), certified since July 1, 1966, so covered home health services are eligible for Medicare payment when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
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 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Colorado 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 (970) 879-1632 and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
Visit the CMS Care Compare page for this agency at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/067004?state=CO for the latest quality and staffing details.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Based on CMS data, the agency serves 11 ZIP codes from its Steamboat Springs, Colorado location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
You may want to ask about current staffing levels, availability, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (970) 879-1632 for these details, as they are not included in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered under this agency's Medicare-certified services list.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Northwest Colorado Health has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Northwest Colorado Health is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (970) 879-1632 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Northwest Colorado Health at (970) 879-1632 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.