Nursing Specialties
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197297)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 266-9996 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nursing Specialties holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Nursing Specialties offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 59 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office.
Yes, Nursing Specialties is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197297, certified since March 15, 1991, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are provided beyond this certification fact.
About this agency
Nursing Specialties is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Lafayette, Louisiana, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership and has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Nursing Specialties holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, based on patient experience surveys collected through CMS's Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) program.
CMS data also reports that 99.97% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 94.88% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode. These figures reflect outcomes measured and published by CMS as part of its home health quality reporting program.
Nursing Specialties serves a broad geographic area, covering 59 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office. All ratings and outcome measures cited here originate from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on the Care Compare website, as figures are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Nursing Specialties is Medicare-certified (CCN 197297) and has been since March 15, 1991, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Nursing Specialties 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?
The agency has a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197297?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Nursing Specialties serves 59 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office.
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 specific service availability, staff experience, and scheduling, and confirm current quality data on Medicare Care Compare; you can also call the agency directly at (337) 266-9996.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services offered by Nursing Specialties, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance such as companionship or housekeeping; this data does not cover non-medical services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Nursing Specialties has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 1991.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Nursing Specialties is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; please contact the agency at (337) 266-9996 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Nursing Specialties at (337) 266-9996 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/15/1991. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.