Nurse On Call
Lincoln, RI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 417059)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (401) 726-7744 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nurse On Call holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Rhode Island state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Nurse On Call offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. It serves 59 ZIP codes from its Lincoln, Rhode Island office.
Yes, Nurse On Call is Medicare-certified (CCN 417059, certified since 2004), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Nurse On Call is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Lincoln, Rhode Island, certified since May 25, 2004 (CCN 417059). The agency is operated under proprietary (for-profit) ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Nurse On Call holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Rhode Island state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
On CMS timeliness measures, 97.52% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner. Additionally, 88.16% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care, per CMS outcome measures.
Nurse On Call reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Lincoln, Rhode Island location. All ratings, percentages, and certification details referenced here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic CMS updates; consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Nurse On Call is Medicare-certified (CCN 417059) and has been since May 25, 2004, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Nurse On Call 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?
Nurse On Call has a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Rhode Island state average of 3, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Nurse On Call has a patient survey star rating of 4 stars, based on the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Nurse On Call's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/417059?state=RI.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Nurse On Call serves 59 ZIP codes from its Lincoln, Rhode Island location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling Nurse On Call directly at (401) 726-7744, and review its quality metrics on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Nurse On Call provides, includes skilled services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; this data does not cover non-medical care options.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Nurse On Call has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2004.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Nurse On Call is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Nurse On Call at (401) 726-7744 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify eligibility on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Nurse On Call at (401) 726-7744 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/25/2004. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.