Northwest Home Health
Russellville, AL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 017146)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 331-0006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northwest Home Health holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. Its CMS patient survey star rating is not included in available data, so that figure is not yet confirmed.
Northwest Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Russellville, Alabama.
Yes, Northwest Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017146, certified since October 1998), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS records.
About this agency
Northwest Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Russellville, Alabama, certified since October 1, 1998 (CCN 017146). The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services to patients across a service area covering 17 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northwest Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so it should be considered not yet rated for that measure until confirmed directly with the agency or on Care Compare.
On process-of-care measures reported by CMS, Northwest Home Health scored 100.00% on timely initiation of care, meaning all reviewed patients began home health services promptly after referral. On an outcome measure, 82.59% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS dataset.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions. No cost information is published by CMS for this or any home health agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Northwest Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 017146) and has been since October 1, 1998, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Northwest Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, 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 holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Alabama state average of 4 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 (256) 331-0006 or check Medicare Care Compare for this figure.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view Northwest Home Health's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Russellville, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and recent quality measures; contact the agency at (256) 331-0006 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered, while non-medical home care (such as companionship) is not part of this agency's listed services and is not addressed in this data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Northwest Home Health has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1998.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Northwest Home Health is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (256) 331-0006 to discuss payment and coverage.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Northwest Home Health at (256) 331-0006 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/01/1998. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.